Howard University College of Dentistry
See the full education budget, the amount federal loans could cover and the funding gap to plan for.
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Tuition, fees, books and instruments, exam fees, housing, food, transportation, personal expenses and loan fees. 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.
$367,736
Total projected cost of attendance
- Scholarships / savings
- $0
- Federal loans
- $200,000
- Remaining funding gap
- $167,736
- Debt at graduation*
- $438,940
- Estimated monthly payment*
- $5,724
*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 | $92,318 | $0 | $50,000 | $42,318 |
| 2 | $92,267 | $0 | $50,000 | $42,267 |
| 3 | $92,860 | $0 | $50,000 | $42,860 |
| 4 | $90,291 | $0 | $50,000 | $40,291 |
Planning estimate, not a financial aid award. Updated October 2, 2026. Read our sources and methodology.