Tuition and fees
Tuition and fee rates for advanced dental education students are established annually by the VCU Board of Visitors in May. For students enrolling in July 2023, after scholarship credits are applied, the costs for attendance including educational and clinical tuition will not exceed $37,500. Tuition and fees, stipends, and scholarships are subject to change annually and are program dependent. For international students, an educational services fee also applies.
Students are required to purchase a digital intra-oral camera. Course registrations, application fee for admission into the M.S.D. program, and licensure fees may apply depending on departmental budget. The approximate total cost of the camera and program associated fees will not exceed $10,000.
Instruments and books
In addition, approximate fees include but may not be limited to the following:
- ACLS – $150 (x2)
- Digital intra-oral camera – $3,600
- Clinic instrument fee-$400 per semester
- Books – $500
- Examinations – $330
- Licenses – $100
Other fees may include registration and associated fees for required courses and meetings. Fees are subject to change.
A $75 application fee is required when applying for admission into the M.S.D. program.
Financial aid
The Department of Periodontics and the VCU School of Dentistry offer financial aid. To receive information, please contact: