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Anticipated Expenses

Books, Supplies, Instruments and Incidental Costs

    First-Year Students:.................................Estimated Costs $1,835

  • Microscope: Students must have a microscope before beginning classes. They can be rented from the College at a cost of $30 per year (binocular). Students providing their own microscope should have: 
         - Objectives (one each: 2.5-4X; 1OX; 40-44X; and 96-100X)
         - Oculars (10X or 12X)
         - Condenser (Abbe or similar)
         - Stage (mechanical)
         - Lamp (substage)
  • Dissecting kit for anatomy
  • Diagnostic Instruments. Includes stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, sphygmomanometer, reflex hammer, tuning fork, flashlight and bag. Must be purchased in April of freshman year for use in the sophomore year.
  • White laboratory coats (long)
  • Textbooks and supplies

    Second-Year Students:...........................................................$1,590

    • Microscope (see above)
    • Textbooks and supplies
    • US Medical Licensing Examination Step I ($405)
    • White laboratory coats (short)

    Third-Year Students:................................................................$500

    • Textbooks and supplies

    Fourth-Year Students:..............................................................$955

    • Textbooks and supplies
    • US Medical Licensing Examination Step II ($200)
    • National Intern and Resident Matching Program ($25)
    • Training Programs
Summary of Estimated Expenses for Academic Year I*

Tuition $42,873
Food and Lodging $8,000
Books,Instruments, Special Fees, Academic Incidentals $1,835
Miscellaneous Expenses $5,650
Total $58,358