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Estimated Cost of Attendance for College of Dental Medicine

 The following charts are based on enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

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  • Doctor of Dental Medicine
  • Master of Science in Dentistry - Endodontics
  • Master of Science in Dentistry - Orthodontics
  • Master of Science in Dentistry - Periodontics
  • Masters in Digital Dentistry
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences

    • Doctor of Dental Medicine

    Item First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
    --- Direct Costs ---        
    Tuition - In State / Out of State $47,415 / $83,290 $34,300 / $60,000 $47,415 / $83,290 $47,415 / $83,290
    Health Insurance $4,591 $3,780 $3,780 $3,780
    Fees $20,339 $19,164 $19,204 $19,204
     Direct Costs Subtotal $72,345 / $108,220 $57,244 / $82,944 $70,399 / $106,274 $70,399 / $106,274
             
    --- Indirect Costs ---        
    Housing / Food $22,620 $18,096 $24,882 $24,882
    Personal $2,400 $1,920 $2,640 $2,640
    Transportation  $2,700 $2,160 $2,970 $2,970
    Books / Required Expenses  $5,520 $3,410 $3,905 $6,610
    Indirect Costs Subtotal  $33,240 / $33,240 $25,586 / $25,586 $34,397 / $34,397 $37,102 / $37,102
             
    Total - In State / Out of State $105,585 / $141,460 $82,830 / $108,530 $104,796 / $140,671 $107,501 / $143,376

    Master of Science in Dentistry - Endodontics

    Item First Year Second Year Third Year
    --- Direct Costs ---      
    Tuition - In State / Out of State $45,704 / $45,704 $45,704 / $45,704 $18,724 / $18,724
    Health Insurance $4,591 $3,780 -
    Fees $4,975 $4,900 -
     Direct Costs Subtotal $55,270 / $55,270 $54,384 / $54,384 $18,724 / $18,724
           
    --- Indirect Costs ---      
    Housing / Food $24,882 $27,144 $9,048
    Personal $2,640 $2,880 $960
    Transportation  $2,970 $3,240 $1,080
    Books / Required Expenses  $1,360 $2,360 $680
    Indirect Costs Subtotal  $31,852 / $31,852 $35,624 / $35,624 $11,768 / $11,768
           
    Total - In State / Out of State $87,122 / $87,122 $90,008 / $90,008 $30,492 / $30,492

    Master of Science in Dentistry - Orthodontics

    Item First Year Second Year Third Year
    --- Direct Costs ---      
    Tuition - In State / Out of State $9,399 / $13,020 $9,399 / $13,020 $9,399 / $13,020
    Health Insurance $4,591 $3,780 $3,780
    Fees $4,975 $4,900 $4,900
     Direct Costs Subtotal $18,965 / $22,586 $18,079 / $21,700 $18,079 / $21,700
           
    --- Indirect Costs ---      
    Housing / Food $24,882 $27,144 $27,144
    Personal $2,640 $2,880 $2,880
    Transportation  $2,970 $3,240 $3,240
    Books / Required Expenses  $12,510 $5,060 $5,860
    Indirect Costs Subtotal  $43,002 / $43,002 $38,324 / $38,324 $39,124 / $39,124
           
    Total - In State / Out of State $61,967 / $65,588 $56,403 / $60,024 $57,203 / $60,824

    Master of Science in Dentistry - Periodontics

    Item First Year Second Year Third Year
    --- Direct Costs ---      
    Tuition - In State / Out of State $9,399 / $13,020 $9,399 / $13,020 $9,399 / $13,020
    Health Insurance $4,591 $3,780 $4,591
    Fees $4,975 $4,900 $4,900
     Direct Costs Subtotal $18,965 / $22,586 $18,079 / $21,700 $18,315 / $20,706
           
    --- Indirect Costs ---      
    Housing / Food $24,882 $27,144 $27,144
    Personal $2,640 $2,880 $2,880
    Transportation  $2,970 $3,240 $3,240
    Books / Required Expenses  $12,510 $5,060 $5,860
    Indirect Costs Subtotal  $43,002 / $43,002 $38,324 / $38,324 $39,124 / $39,124
           
    Total - In State / Out of State $61,967 / $65,588 $56,403 / $60,024 $57,439 / $59,830

    Masters in Digital Dentistry

    Item First Year Second Year
    --- Direct Costs ---    
    Tuition - In State / Out of State $38,900 / $38,900 $38,900 / $38,900
    Health Insurance $4,591 $3,780
    Fees $4,975 $4,900
     Direct Costs Subtotal $48,466 / $48,466 $47,580 / $47,580
         
    --- Indirect Costs ---    
    Housing / Food $24,882 $27,144
    Personal $2,640 $2,880
    Transportation  $2,970 $3,240
    Books / Required Expenses  $11,160 $1,360
    Indirect Costs Subtotal  $41,652 / $41,652 $34,624 / $34,624
         
    Total - In State / Out of State $90,118 / $90,118 $82,204 / $82,204

    Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences

    Item First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Years Fifth - Eighth
    --- Direct Costs ---          
    Tuition - In State / Out of State $21,420 / $21,420 $15,810 / $15,810 $21,420 / $21,420 $21,420 / $21,420 $22,185 / $29,843
    Health Insurance $4,591 $3,780 $3,780 $3,780 $3,780
    Fees $20,339 $19,164 $19,204 $19,204 $300
     Direct Costs Subtotal $46,350 / $46,350 $38,754 / $38,754 $44,404 / $44,404 $44,404 / $44,404 $26,265 / $33,923
               
    --- Indirect Costs ---          
    Housing / Food $22,620 $18,096 $24,882 $24,882 $27,144
    Personal $2,400 $1,920 $2,640 $2,640 $2,880
    Transportation  $2,700 $2,160 $2,970 $2,970 $3,240
    Books / Required Expenses  $5,520 $3,410 $3,905 $6,610 $1,585
    Indirect Costs Subtotal  $33,240 / $33,240 $25,586 / $25,586 $34,397 / $34,397 $37,102 / $37,102 $34,849 / $34,849
               
    Total - In State / Out of State $79,590  / $79,590 $64,340 / $64,340 $78,801 / $78,801 $81,506 / $81,506 $61,114 / $68,772

    Please refer to the Schedule of Academic Charges to review International Student Tuition and Fees Information.

    Health Insurance Mandatory; figure shown is the amount for insurance coverage if you purchase the MUSC Policy.

    Housing costs assume double-occupancy for off-campus living.

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    Date Modified 07/02/2025