University of Alabama at Birmingham School 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 and fees, books and supplies, and a living allowance. Non-resident figures are the resident totals plus the published $45,046 tuition difference. 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.
$305,360
Total projected cost of attendance
- Scholarships / savings
- $0
- Federal loans
- $200,000
- Remaining funding gap
- $105,360
- Debt at graduation*
- $362,265
- Estimated monthly payment*
- $4,668
*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 | $78,121 | $0 | $50,000 | $28,121 |
| 2 | $73,441 | $0 | $50,000 | $23,441 |
| 3 | $74,299 | $0 | $50,000 | $24,299 |
| 4 | $79,499 | $0 | $50,000 | $29,499 |
Planning estimate, not a financial aid award. Updated October 2, 2026. Read our sources and methodology.