The student’s cost of education or educational budget is comprised of tuition and fees (billed costs), books and supplies plus a living expense allowance. The living expense allowance is based on student surveys and the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics cost of living allowances for the Boston metropolitan area. Currently the living expense allowance is $1,700 per month for students living in the dorm, $2,100 per month for students living off-campus or $900 per month for students living with their parents or relatives. The monthly allowance is then multiplied by the number of months the student is enrolled during the academic year. Students should anticipate an estimated 5% increase in tuition and fees each year. The educational budgets for the 2012-13 academic year appear below. Costs are subject to change pending approval by the Tufts University Board of Trustees.
D.M.D. Program
| D.M.D.PROGRAM | First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year |
| Tuition | $61,920 | $61,920 | $61,920 | $61,920 |
| Dental Kit | 4,150 | 3,275 | 120 | - |
| Sterilization Charge | 3,400 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 3,400 |
| Preclinical Supplies | 1,200 | 1,300 | - | - |
| Fixed Prostho Lab Kit | - | 600 | - | - |
| Technology Fee | 302 | 302 | 302 | 302 |
| Activity Fee | 244 | 244 | 244 | 244 |
| Health Insurance | 3,360 | 3,360 | 3,360 | 3,360 |
| Health Administrative Fee | 214 | 214 | 214 | 214 |
| Disability Insurance Fee | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Clinic Gown Fee | - | 286 | 570 | 570 |
| Total Billed Costs * | $74,841 | $74,952 | $70,181 | $70,061 |
| Books and Supplies | 1,450 | **2,210 | **3,810 | **300 |
| Living Expenses *** | 21,000 | 25,200 | 25,200 | 18,900 |
| Total Cost of Education | $97,291 | $102,362 | $99,191 | $89,261 |
* Student loan origination fees can be included in student budgets.
** Includes allowances for National Board, Regional Board Fees and travel allowances associated with required rotations.
*** Living expense budget based on off-campus housing allowance.
Note: Additional tuition charges in the amount of $4892/term apply for students enrolled in DMD/MPH program during their final 2 years of their DMD program.
Dental International Students Program
| I.S. PROGRAM | First Year | Second Year | Third Year |
| Tuition | $20,640 | $61,920 | $61,920 |
| Dental Kit | 7,425 | 120 | - |
| Sterilization | 3,400 | 3,400 | 3,400 |
| Preclinical Supplies | 2,500 | - | - |
| Fixed Prostho Lab Kit | 600 | - | - |
| Technology Fee | 302 | 302 | 302 |
| Activity Fee | 80 | 244 | 244 |
| Health Insurance | 1,120 | 3,360 | 3,360 |
| Health Administrative Fee | 214 | 214 | 214 |
| Disability Insurance Fee | 21 | 51 | 51 |
| Clinic Gown Fee | 190 | 570 | 570 |
| Total Billed Costs * | 36,492 | 70,181 | 70,061 |
| Living Expenses ** | 9,975 | 25,200 | 18,900 |
| Books and Supplies*** | 500 | 3,175 | 300 |
| Total Cost of Education | $46,967 | $99,027 | $89,261 |
* Student loan origination can be added to student budgets.
** Living expense budget based on off-campus housing allowance.
*** Allowance for Regional Board Exams and travel allowances associated with required rotations.
Note: Additional tuition charges in the amount of $4892/term apply for students enrolled in DMD/MPH program during their final 2 years of their DMD program.
