East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine
See the full education budget, the amount federal loans could cover and the funding gap to plan for.
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Tuition, fees, food, housing, books, personal, transportation, health insurance and loan fees. This is the newest table on the school's page; year 4 is lower, likely because fewer terms are enrolled. One rate for all students. These are budgets for different years of study in one academic year, not a guaranteed future four-year price. They already include estimated living expenses.
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Uses new professional-student limits from July 2026. Eligibility and any transition exception must be confirmed with your financial aid office.
$327,862
Total projected cost of attendance
- Scholarships / savings
- $0
- Federal loans
- $200,000
- Remaining funding gap
- $127,862
- Debt at graduation*
- $394,297
- Estimated monthly payment*
- $5,109
*Assumes the entire gap is financed privately, borrowing evenly through each year, no school-time payments and 10-year repayment after graduation. Simple interest estimate; excludes additional loan fees and prior debt. Interest rates are editable assumptions, not lender offers. A funding gap does not guarantee private loan approval.
Explore funding optionsYour plan, year by year
| Year | Total budget | Scholarships / savings | Federal loans | Funding gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $92,431 | $0 | $50,000 | $42,431 |
| 2 | $83,382 | $0 | $50,000 | $33,382 |
| 3 | $86,876 | $0 | $50,000 | $36,876 |
| 4 | $65,173 | $0 | $50,000 | $15,173 |
Planning estimate, not a financial aid award. Updated October 2, 2026. Read our sources and methodology.