The cost of dental school can vary depending on the institution, location, and program length. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), the average cost of dental school for the 2022-2023 academic year is $346,942 for public dental schools and $551,880 for private dental schools. This cost includes tuition, fees, and living expenses.
The cost of dental school has been rising steadily over the past few decades. In the 2002-2003 academic year, the average cost of dental school was $172,698 for public dental schools and $274,920 for private dental schools. This means that the cost of dental school has increased by more than 100% in the past 20 years.