Graduate Medical Sciences – Oral Health Sciences
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
The Oral Health Sciences (OHS) program is a twelve month program that spans across three sessions: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027.
Costs are broken down between Fall 2026-Spring 2027, and Summer 2026.
Please view both Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 AND Summer 2026 (as an estimate for Summer 2027) Costs of Attendance, and use our Cost of Attendance Calculator to help determine your total expenses
2026 - 2027 Dates of Enrollment
Fall Semester: 8/3/2026 – 12/18/2026
Spring Semester: 1/4/2027 – 5/12/2027
Summer Session: 5/19/2026 – 8/7/2027*
*Summer dates are estimated, based on Summer 2025 calendar
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Cost of Attendance
| Billed Expenses |
Fall 2026 |
Spring 2027 |
Fall/Spring Total |
| Tuition |
$36,512 |
$36,512 |
$73,024 |
| Health and Wellness Fee |
$295 |
$295 |
$590 |
| Program Fee |
$170 |
$170 |
$340 |
| Loan Fee+ |
$107 |
$107 |
$214 |
| Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Unbilled Expenses |
Fall 2026 |
Spring 2027 |
Fall/Spring Total |
| Rent/Utilities |
$7,150 |
$7,150 |
$14,300 |
| Food |
$2,175 |
$2,175 |
$4,350 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$538 |
$538 |
$1,076 |
| Personal Expenses |
$2,150 |
$2,150 |
$4,300 |
| Transportation |
$775 |
$775 |
$1,550 |
| Fall/Spring Expenses |
$49,872 |
$49,872 |
$99,744 |
+An average of origination fees for the Federal Direct Loan that applies to all student borrowers
Summer 2027 Cost of Attendance
The Summer 2027 Cost of Attendance is based on your enrollment. Please reference the part-time cost of attendance for an estimate of what you can expect.
| Expense |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$2,282 per credit |
| Fees |
$0 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$45 per credit |
| Loan Fees** |
$108 per semester |
| Rent/Utilities** |
$7,150 per semester |
| Food** |
$2,175 per semester |
| Personal Expenses** |
$2,150 per semester |
| Transportation** |
$775 per semester |
Certified Full-Time (CFT) students**: visit GMS Applying for Aid page for steps regarding CFT eligibility.
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
The Oral Health Sciences (OHS) program is a twelve month program that spans across three sessions: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.
Costs are broken down between Fall 2025-Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.
Please view both Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 AND Summer 2026 Costs of Attendance, and use our Cost of Attendance Calculator to help determine your total expenses
2025 - 2026 Dates of Enrollment
Fall Semester: 8/4/2025 – 12/19/2026
Spring Semester: 1/5/2026 – 5/8/2026
Summer Session: 5/19/2026 – 8/7/2027
*Summer dates are estimated, based on Summer 2025 calendar
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Cost of Attendance
| Billed Expenses |
Fall 2025 |
Spring 2026 |
Fall/Spring Total |
| Tuition |
$34,935 |
$34,935 |
$69,870 |
| Health and Wellness Fee |
$282 |
$282 |
$564 |
| Program Fee |
$165 |
$165 |
$330 |
| Loan Fee+ |
$104 |
$104 |
$208 |
| Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Unbilled Expenses |
Fall 2025 |
Spring 2026 |
Fall/Spring Total |
| Rent/Utilities |
$7,150 |
$7,150 |
$14,300 |
| Food |
$2,175 |
$2,175 |
$4,350 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$538 |
$537 |
$1,075 |
| Personal Expenses |
$2,150 |
$2,150 |
$4,300 |
| Transportation |
$775 |
$775 |
$1,550 |
| Fall/Spring Expenses |
$48,274 |
$48,274 |
$96,548 |
+An average of origination fees for the Federal Direct Loan that applies to all student borrowers
Summer 2026 Cost of Attendance
The Summer 2026 Cost of Attendance is based on your enrollment. Please reference the part-time cost of attendance for an estimate of what you can expect.
| Expense |
Amount |
| Tuition |
$2,183 per credit |
| Fees |
$190 per semester |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$45 per credit |
| Loan Fees** |
$108 per semester |
| Rent/Utilities** |
$7,150 per semester |
| Food** |
$2,175 per semester |
| Personal Expenses** |
$2,150 per semester |
| Transportation** |
$775 per semester |
Certified Full-Time (CFT) students**: visit GMS Applying for Aid page for steps regarding CFT eligibility.
Cost of Attendance Calculator
Please note: Your results from our calculator will be only as reliable as the information you provide. Keep in mind that the calculated amount of financial aid is an estimate, not an official offer. The estimate provided using these calculators does not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial aid. The price of attendance and other factors may change. These estimates shall not be binding on the U.S. Secretary of Education, or Boston University
*Health Insurance
Massachusetts law requires all students who are enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum (9 credits) to carry medical insurance
Health Insurance will not initially be included in the initial Cost of Attendance. If you are required to pay out of pocket for health insurance, adjustments can be made to the COA after the fact. Review the Health Insurance page for coverage options.