Top 10 most expensive dental schools for new students

The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is the most expensive dental school for first-year dental students, according to data from the American Dental Association. 

Here are the top 10 most expensive dental schools in the U.S., based on tuition for 2022-23:

Note: Tuition is listed for first-year students. 

Non-residents

1. University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (San Francisco): $121,750
2. Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC (Los Angeles): $108,324
3. University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine: $100,088
4. Indiana University School of Dentistry (Indianapolis): $95,312
5. Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (Newark, N.J.): $94,062
6. New York University College of Dentistry (New York City): $92,248
7. Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (New York City): $89,788
8. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine: $88,250
9. Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine (Downers Grove, Ill.): $88,212
10. A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (Mesa): $87,452

Residents

1. University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (San Francisco): $121,750
2. Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC (Los Angeles): $108,324
3. New York University College of Dentistry (New York City): $92,248
4. Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (New York City): $89,788
5. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine: $88,250
6. Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine (Downers Grove, Ill.): $88,212
7. A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (Mesa): $87,452
8. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (Boston): $87,384
9. Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine (Glendale, Ariz.): $86,031
10. Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (Kirksville): $83,140