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==Location==
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Harvard College <br>
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86 Brattle Street <br>
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Cambridge, MA 02138 <br>
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United States of America
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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'''Website: ''' http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/<br>
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'''Admissions Phone: ''' 617-432-1443<br>
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'''Admissions E-Mail: ''' hsdm_dmd_admissions@hsdm.harvard.edu
  
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Website: http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html/
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==Program Information==
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Phone: 617-432-1443
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*Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
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Email: hsdm_dmd_admissions@hsdm.harvard.edu
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**4 year program
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**5 year program available for research
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**For more information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/dmd-program here]
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*Other programs also offered:
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**DMD/MBA
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***5 year program for joint degree
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***For more information, click [http://www.hbs.edu/mba/academic-experience/joint-degree-programs/Pages/harvard-school-of-dental-medicine.aspx here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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===General Notes===
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*Degree: All applicants must earn a Bachelor's degree by the time of enrollment.
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*A four year program leading to a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine)
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**All dental prerequisites must be completed in the U.S. or Canada
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*DMD/MBA program also available
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*Required Courses
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*For the 2007-2008 year, 35 students were admitted out of 1000 applicants
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**Biochemistry (3 credits)
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*No deferred admissions will be granted
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**Biology with Lab (8 credits)
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**General Chemistry with Lab (8 credits), or Inorganic Chemistry with Lab (8 credits)
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For more information please visit http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html/dmd-curriculum.html
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**Physics with Lab (8 credits)
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**Organic Chemistry with Lab (8 credits)
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===Criteria===
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**Calculus (6 credits)
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====Required classes====
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**English (6 credits)
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*In most circumstances, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree before beginning the program
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**Statistics (3 credits)
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*One year (8 semester hours) are required in each of the following:
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*Recommended Courses
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**Biology (with lab)
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**Cell Biology
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**Inorganic/General chemistry
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**Microbiology
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**Organic chemistry
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*No advanced standing, transfer students or deferred admission
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**Physics
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For more information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/admissions-requirements here]
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**Calculus
 
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**English (composition preferred)
 
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*It is recommended that applicants have two or three advanced science courses (ex. biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, genetics)
 
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*Courses in the following areas are encouraged:
 
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**Statistics
 
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**Computer science
 
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**Social/behavioural science
 
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**Arts/humanities
 
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**A foreign language
 
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For more information please visit http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html/prospective.html#addmissionRequirements
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Average GPA of admitted applicants in 2007 was 3.7
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*Minimum: There is no official minimum GPA set by the University, but minimum 3.0 is recommended.
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*A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended
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*Average accepted GPA 2016: 3.85
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*No priority for higher GPA students
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For more information please visit http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html/faq.html
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*Calculation method:
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**GPA will be calculated by using all undergraduate courses taken.
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For more information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/DMD-interview-process here]
  
 
====DAT====
 
====DAT====
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*Applicants are required to write the DAT (either the American or Canadian version)
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*Minimum scores: There are no official cut-off scores set by the University.
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*Results must be no more than two years old
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*Average scores from entering class of 2016: 23
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*Average score for accepted applicants is 22 on Academic, 22 on Total Science and 21 PAT
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*Canadian and US DAT accepted
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*DAT must have been written within 2 years of application
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For more information, please visit http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/testing/dat/ or http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/dental_profession/dat/index.asp
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*For 2017-2018 application year, June 1, 2015 is the earliest accepted DAT scores.
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For more information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/DMD-interview-process here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*As part of the AADSAS application, applicants must submit:
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*Online AADSAS Application form [https://portal.aadsasweb.org/ here]
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**All official university/college transcripts
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*Minimum 3 letters of reference or 1 committee letter. Maximum of 4 letters of reference or 1 committee letter and 1 supplemental letter.
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** Three letters of reference from senior science professors preferred (letters from professors of other disciplines, current/former employers and dentists may be accepted)
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**3 letters from professors (at least two in sciences). 4th letter may be from supervisor, dentist, or other professional relation.
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***Letters must have signature of author on the back flap of the envelope
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*Official post-secondary transcripts sent directly to AADSAS  
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*Once invited to be interviewed, applicants must submit:
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*Official DAT scores
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**Official high school transcript, if available
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*USD$ 75 non-refundable Application fee
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**SAT scores, if available
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For more information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/DMD-apply here]
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**Supplemental Application (mailed with interview confirmation letter)
 
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**2 x 2 inch photograph
 
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For more information, please visit http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html/prospective.html#completeApp
 
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==Application==
 
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*Application must be submitted through AADSAS
 
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**Applicants must transcripts, DAT scores and information on awards, extra-curricular activities, work experience, as well as a personal statement (essay)
 
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*Once selected for an interview, candidates must complete and return the supplemental application that will be mailed with the interview invitation
 
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For more information, please visit https://portal.aadsasweb.org/
 
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==Interviews==
 
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*All interviews take place in person
 
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*Interview conducted by two members of the Admissions Committee (faculty, DMD candidates and Advanced Graduate Education candidates)
 
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*Applicants will attend a presentation by a member of the Admissions Committee on the school and its curriculum, as well as receive a guided tour and attend a lunch with other dentistry students
 
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For more information, please visit http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html/prospective.html#completeApp
 
  
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==Interview==
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*Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by phone to select a date that is convenient for the applicant based on the HSDM available dates.
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*Interviews are held on Mondays and Fridays starting late September until all selected applicants have been interviewed (generally by the end of February)
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*One-on-One Interviews are conducted at the School of Dental Medicine by two members of the Admissions Committee.
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*Students should plan to stay the day at the School since the day lasts from 8:30 – 2:00 (including lunch, tour and information sessions).
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*Applicants must submit the following before their interview day:
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**High school transcript (including SAT scores, if applicable)
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**HSDM Supplemental Questionnaire
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**2x2 passport photo
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For more information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/DMD-interview here]
  
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==Timeline for Fall 2009 Admission==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*May 15, 2008 – Application becomes available on AADSAS website
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*September 2018- February 2019: Interviews for selected applicants
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*September 2008 – Interviews begin (continue throughout winter)
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*December 1, 2018: Beginning of offers of admission
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*December 1st, 2008 – Earliest that letters of acceptances may be mailed
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*December 15, 2018: Application deadline for submission to AADSAS
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*December 15, 2008 – Deadline for application through AADSAS
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*January 1, 2019: All Supporting Document Submission Deadline
  
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For more information, please visit http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html/prospective.html#addmissionRequirements
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For more information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/DMD-apply here]
  
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==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*For 2008-2009, full year tuition is 39 000 USD
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*First Year Tuition: USD $61,600.00
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*Clinical fee of 9000 USD a year for second, third and fourth year
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**First Year Total Estimated Cost (including Room and Board): USD $95,263.00
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*Various other fees associated with program
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For more information on tuition, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/files/dental/files/dmd_budget.pdf here]<br>
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For more information, please visit http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/asp-html/PDF-files/DMD-COA-0809.pdf
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For Financial Aid information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/financial-aid here] <br>
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For Scholarship information, click [https://hsdm.harvard.edu/scholarships here]
  
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Location

Harvard College
86 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.hsdm.harvard.edu/
Admissions Phone: 617-432-1443
Admissions E-Mail: hsdm_dmd_admissions@hsdm.harvard.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
    • 4 year program
    • 5 year program available for research
    • For more information, click here
  • Other programs also offered:
    • DMD/MBA
      • 5 year program for joint degree
      • For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: All applicants must earn a Bachelor's degree by the time of enrollment.
    • All dental prerequisites must be completed in the U.S. or Canada
  • Required Courses
    • Biochemistry (3 credits)
    • Biology with Lab (8 credits)
    • General Chemistry with Lab (8 credits), or Inorganic Chemistry with Lab (8 credits)
    • Physics with Lab (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry with Lab (8 credits)
    • Calculus (6 credits)
    • English (6 credits)
    • Statistics (3 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Cell Biology
    • Microbiology
  • No advanced standing, transfer students or deferred admission

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: There is no official minimum GPA set by the University, but minimum 3.0 is recommended.
  • Average accepted GPA 2016: 3.85
  • No priority for higher GPA students
  • Calculation method:
    • GPA will be calculated by using all undergraduate courses taken.

For more information, click here

DAT

  • Minimum scores: There are no official cut-off scores set by the University.
  • Average scores from entering class of 2016: 23
  • Canadian and US DAT accepted
  • DAT must have been written within 2 years of application
  • For 2017-2018 application year, June 1, 2015 is the earliest accepted DAT scores.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online AADSAS Application form here
  • Minimum 3 letters of reference or 1 committee letter. Maximum of 4 letters of reference or 1 committee letter and 1 supplemental letter.
    • 3 letters from professors (at least two in sciences). 4th letter may be from supervisor, dentist, or other professional relation.
  • Official post-secondary transcripts sent directly to AADSAS
  • Official DAT scores
  • USD$ 75 non-refundable Application fee

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by phone to select a date that is convenient for the applicant based on the HSDM available dates.
  • Interviews are held on Mondays and Fridays starting late September until all selected applicants have been interviewed (generally by the end of February)
  • One-on-One Interviews are conducted at the School of Dental Medicine by two members of the Admissions Committee.
  • Students should plan to stay the day at the School since the day lasts from 8:30 – 2:00 (including lunch, tour and information sessions).
  • Applicants must submit the following before their interview day:
    • High school transcript (including SAT scores, if applicable)
    • HSDM Supplemental Questionnaire
    • 2x2 passport photo

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • September 2018- February 2019: Interviews for selected applicants
  • December 1, 2018: Beginning of offers of admission
  • December 15, 2018: Application deadline for submission to AADSAS
  • January 1, 2019: All Supporting Document Submission Deadline

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First Year Tuition: USD $61,600.00
    • First Year Total Estimated Cost (including Room and Board): USD $95,263.00

For more information on tuition, click here
For Financial Aid information, click here
For Scholarship information, click here

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