Estimated Expenses
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.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
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| Tuition | $32,134 | $32,134 | $31,198 | $31,198 |
| Mandatory Fees | $7,023 | $7,023 | $7,023 | $7,078 |
| Instruments | $12,502 | $10,791 | $3,916 | $825 |
| Total Educational Expenses (Fall/Spring) | $51,659 | $49,948 | $42,137 | $39,101 |
Please note:
- Tuition and Fees are subject to change.
- Dental students are required to purchase instruments. Instrument rental for 2024-25 is estimated at $314. The remainder of this expense, per the table, represents purchased instruments. Instruments purchased by a student remain the student's property after graduation.
- Dental students are required to submit proof of health insurance. Without proof of health insurance, students are required to purchase health insurance at a cost of $2,583 per year.
- Tuition and fees for the summer semester add an estimated expense of $9,068 to the total expenses for Year 1 and Year 2 dental students, and an estimated expense of $8,860 to the total expenses for Year 3 dental 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.
- Annual average living and personal expenses for the Alton, IL area are $17,250.
Tuition and Fee Refund Policy
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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 Services.
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A 100% refund of tuition and mandatory fees (excluding the late registration fee) is possible only if withdrawal and refund requests are officially completed within the first 2 weeks of the term. All textbooks, instruments and/or library materials on loan must be returned before a withdrawal becomes effective and a refund is approved. 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. An administrative fee, not to exceed the lesser of 5% of the assessed charges or $100, is assessed for partial refunds.
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No tuition or mandatory fees shall be refunded after the deadlines stated above except for students entering military service for six months or longer, or students in grave circumstances who demonstrate to the satisfaction of the chancellor or the chancellor's designee that, for reasons beyond their control, they are unable to continue their educational program. Nothing in this policy shall preclude the chancellor from complying with any applicable state or federal law or regulation.
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In the event of academic withdrawal or dismissal, a student may request a refund from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, located on the main campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville(SIUE). This information is per the SIUE policy on refund of tuition and fees. The Office of Student Services at the SIU School of Dental Medicine may provide assistance in this process.
