instate vs out of state tuition

[DentalLonghorn2014]

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Hi everyone!

As a TX resident, I am fortunate enough to have the chance of applying to 3 really good schools.
However, I do know that acceptances at any state school is still not easy.

Let's say next cycle I get accepted and attend an out of state school.
Does out of state tuition apply for all 4 years? I heard that if you move your state of residence to that particular state, you only need to pay out of state tuition for one year and after that, you are eligible to be able to pay for their instate tuition. Is this true?

Thank you!

 

[AlbinoPolarBear]

It depends on the school. Every school has a different policy on whether or not you can change to in-state or not.

Some schools that allow you to change residencies after 1 year are UCSF, UCLA, SUNY Buffalo, and Ohio State. The list is not exhaustive, but you'll find that most schools either make it so you cannot change residencies, or will make it very hard for you to change residencies.

 

[WarDamn]

You are lucky to be in Texas. If I was you I would never go out of state as you have some of the cheapest dental schools in the country at your finger tips. I would gladly trade places with you. That being said, it is not the school's decision as stated above, it is decided by state law. For example, in Texas you have to work for 12 months and prove "domicile" in order to get in-state tuition. Some states require that you only have to live there for a year, without being employed, meaning you will only pay non-resident tuition for your first year in that state then resident tuition for the following years. Just google the state that you are looking at and you will find your answer.Also, while getting into state schools is difficult it is 10x harder to get into out-of-state because they reserve even less spots for those students and only the best out of state students will get them.

 

[Minion]

You are lucky to be in Texas. If I was you I would never go out of state as you have some of the cheapest dental schools in the country at your finger tips. I would gladly trade places with you. That being said, it is not the school's decision as stated above, it is decided by state law. For example, in Texas you have to work for 12 months and prove "domicile" in order to get in-state tuition. Some states require that you only have to live there for a year, without being employed, meaning you will only pay non-resident tuition for your first year in that state then resident tuition for the following years. Just google the state that you are looking at and you will find your answer.Also, while getting into state schools is difficult it is 10x harder to get into out-of-state because they reserve even less spots for those students and only the best out of state students will get them.

I don't completely agree with that post, although it is harder to get into out of state. Well, that's because most schools are public, however if we are talking about in terms of applying to a private school then our chances are better. As Texas schools are hard to get into, I believe that out of state schools are a higher a chance just because you can apply to more than three.

 

[DentalLonghorn2014]

I don't completely agree with that post, although it is harder to get into out of state. Well, that's because most schools are public, however if we are talking about in terms of applying to a private school then our chances are better. As Texas schools are hard to get into, I believe that out of state schools are a higher a chance just because you can apply to more than three.

Just know that for private schools, EVERYONE applies to it. So you are basically competing against every applicant in the US.
After speaking to a couple of dentists, your chance of getting into a TX school is still higher than applying to an out of state private school.