Estimated Expenses
The overall cost for attending the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine's Graduate Endodontics Program is very reasonable compared with similar graduate education programs throughout the country because of the moderate tuition and modest cost of living in the Alton area.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Summer/Fall/Spring) | $40,847 | $40,847 |
| Mandatory Fees (Summer/Fall/Spring) | $9,369 | $9,369 |
| Equipment and Instruments (Estimate) | $26,000 | $600 |
| Total Educational Expenses (Summer/Fall/Spring) | $76,216 | $50,816 |
Please note:
- Tuition and Fees are subject to change.
- Tuition and fees for the summer semester add to the total expenses for the Graduate Endodontics Program for each year of the two-year program. Summer tuition and fees are included in the table (above) for your reference.
- Graduate Endodontic residents are required to purchase equipment and instruments. Equipment and instruments purchased by a resident remain the resident's property after graduation.
- Annual average living and personal expenses for the Alton, IL area are ~ $17,250.


