Dental school tuition has increased by 26.5% for residents and 18% for nonresidents since 2017, according to data from the American Dental Association.
The ADA has tracked data on dental school tuition in the U.S. since 2017. Here is how the average cost of dental school has evolved:
Note: Tuition is listed for first-year students.
2024-25
Residents: $60,266
Nonresidents: $77,079
2023-24
Residents: $57,631
Nonresidents: $75,508
Source: Dental school resident tuition up 26% in the last 7 years: Data / Becker’s Dental