Tuition and Costs
Attending dental school is a significant time and financial commitment, but the Office of Student Services is here to help you figure out how to pay for your training at UCLA Dentistry, one of the top ranked dental schools in the country.
Please note that certain expenses listed, such as room and board, personal expenses, and transportation, vary depending on your living arrangements and lifestyle.
A major factor that influences a student’s overall budget is tuition, which varies depending on whether or not that student is a California resident or non-California resident. See what qualifies you as a California resident on the UCLA Registrar’s Office website.
Total Projected Costs for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
| Category | 1st Year | 2nd Yr. Summer | 2nd Year | 3rd Yr. Summer | 3rd Year | 4th Yr. Summer | 4th Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Months | 3 Months | 9 Months | 3 Months | 9 Months | 3 Months | 9 Months | |
| Tuition & Fees* | $52,147 | $5,151 | $52,147 | $5,151 | $52,147 | $5,151 | $52,147 |
| Housing & Food | $27,396 | $9,132 | $26,396 | $9,132 | $26,396 | $9,132 | $26,396 |
| Books/Supplies/ Equipment | $27,207 | $0 | $15,331 | $0 | $1,995 | $0 | $4,850 |
| Transportation | $3,639 | $1,213 | $3,639 | $1,213 | $3,639 | $1,213 | $3,639 |
| Personal | $3,066 | $1,022 | $3,066 | $1,022 | $3,066 | $1,022 | $3,066 |
| UC Health Insurance | $6,632 | $0 | $6,632 | $0 | $6,632 | $0 | $6,632 |
| Loan Fees (varies) | $1,044 | $348 | $1,044 | $348 | $1,044 | $348 | $1,044 |
| TOTALS | $121,132 | $16,866 | $109,255 | $16,866 | $95,919 | $16,866 | $98,774 |
All fees are subject to change without prior notification.
UCLA Registrar's Office Annual and Term Student Fees
UCLA Registrar's Office Summer Health Sciences Fees (Continuing DDS Students)
Notations:
- ^ Entering students begin the academic year in September (Fall quarter). After the first year, students stay enrolled and matriculate in the summer quarters.
- * Non-California resident tuition is an additional $12,245.
- * Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST) is a mandatory fee included in the University Registration Tuition & Fee assessment. Itemized cost components and figures is included on the above UCLA Registrar's Office Annual and Term Student Fees link.
- * Mandatory Course Material/Gown Fee of $510 per quarter is assessed with University Registration Tuition & Fees.
Dental Instrument Kit is required for the 1st and 2nd year. Fee is included in Books/Supplies/Equipment
The amounts shown here represent, for planning purposes, estimates of tuition and fees for our pre-doctoral DDS program. Final figures are subject to change without notice and may differ from the amounts posted.
The Total Cost of Attendance (TCOA) at UCLA includes tuition, fees and expenses for housing, food, educational materials and transportation. Your TCOA budget is determined by the housing option selected on your financial aid application and is used to determine the maximum amount of financial aid that can be awarded. Please inform Dental School Financial Aid office, if your housing plans for the year change so that your aid can be recalculated.