University of California, Los Angeles, 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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Off-campus budget with health insurance, books and living costs. Excludes summer session (about $17,242 each summer). Non-resident adds the published $12,245 supplemental tuition. 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.
$445,588
Total projected cost of attendance
- Scholarships / savings
- $0
- Federal loans
- $200,000
- Remaining funding gap
- $245,588
- Debt at graduation*
- $538,510
- Estimated monthly payment*
- $7,096
*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 | $127,652 | $0 | $50,000 | $77,652 |
| 2 | $114,352 | $0 | $50,000 | $64,352 |
| 3 | $101,196 | $0 | $50,000 | $51,196 |
| 4 | $102,388 | $0 | $50,000 | $52,388 |
Planning estimate, not a financial aid award. Updated October 2, 2026. Read our sources and methodology.