Program Costs
The total cost of a dental education, includes not just tuition and fees, but also books, instruments and living cost. The IDEP program is designed to provide students with reasonable total costs while maintaining the desired high quality of education. By combining the competitive IDEP fees (tuition) with the low cost of instruments, books and the inexpensive housing available in Pocatello and Omaha, the program's total cost is less than other dental programs available regionally.
Considering the cost of money borrowed to finance a dental education, the lower total program cost translates into a final loan package which will provide a more manageable debt upon graduation - an important key to your future success.
Fees and Other Expenses
Students accepted to the IDEP/Creighton program will be granted enrollment in the first-year dental curriculum at Idaho State University. Student fees include a resident fee in addition to the Idaho Dental Education Program fee. Fees are valid for the year indicated and are subject to change by the State Board of Education, legislative appropriation of funds and/or Creighton University without notice. The fees and other expenses for the year indicated are shown in the chart below. Students starting the IDEP program in 2015 will save over $114,000 in comparison with attending Creighton as a non-IDEP student.
| IDEP FEES FOR 24-25 | 1st Year (ISU) | 2nd-4th Years (Creighton) |
|---|---|---|
| ISU Resident Fee | $0 (Internal IDEP Scholarship) | $0 |
| IDEP Program Fee | $34,604 ($17,302/semester) | $34,604 (17,302/semester) |
| Total Fees (Tuition) | $34,604 ($17,302/semester) | $34,604 (17,302/semester) |
| Other Expenses | ||
| Textbooks | $1,982 | D2=$2,110; D3=$1,477; D4=$614 (Avg. $1,400/yr) |
| Instruments (SIMS) | $10,558 ($5,279/semester) | $9,028 ($4,514/semester) |
| ISU Lab Fees | $475/yr (F=$375 S=$100) | $0 |
| Drug Screening/Testing Fee | $45 | $0 |
| Creighton University Fee & Technology Fee | $0 | $2,054 |
| Student Health Insurance |
$3,530/yr (estimate/own plan)* |
$3,530/yr (student only) |
| Parking Permit (optional) | $105/yr | $400/yr (estimate only) |
| Student Dental Assoc dues | -0- (paid by ISDA) | $105/yr |
| Travel | $1,200 | $1,450 |
| Loan Fees | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Total Other Expenses | $20,895 | $21,677 |
| Room & Board Estimates | $24,300 | $29,700 |
| Apartment Rental –estimate | $350-$800/mo | $400-$1,100/mo |
* Students are REQUIRED to have health insurance and will need to show proof as it is not an option to purchase coverage through Idaho State University. The figure listed is an estimate if you were to purchase your own plan on the insurance exchange.
Standard Creighton Dental School Tuition for 2024-2025: $75,052
Creighton Health Insurance: (coverage period: 8/01/24 -7/31/25)
- $3,530/yr (fee listed is estimated for student only; paid in 2 installments with tuition)
- Each additional family member added to the insurance will also cost $3,530/yr)
Creighton University Fees:
- $2,054 total for university fee ($1,440) and technology fee ($614)
(University fee includes access to the student fitness facilities)
Student Dental Association Dues:
- $105/yr (paid in the fall semester only)
Living Expense Allowance: Yr 1: $24,300 Yr 2-4: $29,700
Written and Clinical Board Exam Fees D4: $3,135
Creighton Financial Aid Office Contacts:
- Quinn Hejlik
QuinnHejlik@creighton. edu
(402) 280-2249
Scholarships
IDEP students are eligible to apply for scholarship funds provided by the Dr. H. Gene and Sue Ann Hoge Foundation. One scholarship is awarded to a first year IDEP student each year. Students may also seek additional private scholarships on their own.
