Southern Illinois 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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Published educational expenses (tuition, mandatory fees, instruments) plus the school’s $17,250 average living allowance for Alton, IL. Not included: health insurance (about $2,583 a year if required) and the summer semester that the school lists separately (about $9,000 or more in years 1 to 3). The school publishes one table 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.
$256,436
Total projected cost of attendance
- Scholarships / savings
- $0
- Federal loans
- $200,000
- Remaining funding gap
- $56,436
- Debt at graduation*
- $305,481
- Estimated monthly payment*
- $3,886
*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 | $70,715 | $0 | $50,000 | $20,715 |
| 2 | $68,078 | $0 | $50,000 | $18,078 |
| 3 | $60,256 | $0 | $50,000 | $10,256 |
| 4 | $57,387 | $0 | $50,000 | $7,387 |
Planning estimate, not a financial aid award. Updated October 2, 2026. Read our sources and methodology.