Estimated Expenses Academic Year 2008-2009
The overall cost for attending the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is very reasonable compared with dental school education throughout the country because of the moderate tuition and modest cost of living in the Alton area. The estimated educational costs* for each year are as follows:
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Year I |
Year II |
Year III |
Year IV |
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| Tuition** |
$21,760.00 |
$21,760.00 |
$21,760.00 |
$21,760.00 |
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| Student Fees*** |
$4,725.40 |
$4,725.40 |
$4,725.40 |
$4,725.40 |
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| Instrument Expenses (purchases◊/rentals) |
$7,114.00 |
$3,814.00 |
$584.00 |
$474.00 |
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| Books & Supplies |
$2,191.00 |
$1,972.00 |
$870.00 |
$875.00 |
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| National Board Dental Examinations |
$0.00 |
$260.00 |
$0.00 |
$2,105.00 |
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| Total Expenses |
$35,790.40 |
$32,531.40◊◊ |
$27,939.40◊◊ |
$29,939.40 |
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*Costs are estimated and are subject to change. **Tuition expenses are subject to change. Out-of-State Tuition is $65,280.00 per year. *** Student Fees are subject to change and include the following required fees: Student Welfare & Activity Fee, Athletic Fee, University Center Fee, Student Fitness Center Fee, Information Technology Fee, Student Academic Success Center Fee, Facilities Maintenance Fee, and Facility and Equipment Use Fee. ◊ Instruments purchased by students remain the students' property after graduation. ◊◊Tuition and student fees for the summer semester add approximately an additional $6,210.50 to the total expenses for Year II and Year III students. The tuition and fees portion of the above educational costs are payable in two equal installments due the first week of August and the first week in January. Costs for instruments are due and payable in full during the August registration of each year. Annual average living and personal expenses for the Alton, IL area are $19,875.00. |
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Tuition and Fee Refund Policy: All withdrawals must be cleared by the Office of Student Financial Aid. All withdrawals must generally be completed by the end of the 8th week of classes. Inquiries regarding withdrawal deadlines should be directed to the School of Dental Medicine Office of Student Affairs. A partial refund of 50% of tuition and mandatory fees shall be given if your withdrawal from the University is processed after the first 2 weeks of the term and before the last day of the 4th week of the term. |