Costs
Estimated Student Expenses, 2025-2026* (Approximate and subject to change)
For general college expense, view âù´ºÔºÊÓƵ’s tuition and fees. Students in the Dental Hygiene Program have an estimated expense of $21,000 – $25,000 in addition to tuition and books. This is an estimate and may change at any time.
Dental Hygiene fee** (Split equally between four terms) | $14,868 |
Textbooks and Course Packets First Year |
$1,300 |
Textbooks and Course Packets Second Year |
$750 |
Student Instrument Kit |
$3,500 |
Loupes |
$2,000 |
Personal Expenses |
Varies |
Immunizations/Titers |
Varies |
Background Check and Drug Screen |
$209 |
Lab coats/scrubs/shoes/safety glasses |
$400 |
Dental Hygiene Pin |
$50 |
National Board |
$565 |
National Dental Hygiene Board Exam Review |
$400 |
CRDTS or WREBS |
$1,300 - $1,800 |
Travel Costs Associated with Board Exams |
Varies |
State Jurisprudence Exams |
$400 - $600 |
State Licensing Fee |
Varies by State |
The Dental Hygiene program will provide some of the instruments, dosimeter service, SADHA membership and limited course supplies such as some materials needed for table clinics, community health projects and class presentations. Instruments and supplies that are provided by the program are the property of the Dental Hygiene program and must be returned at the end of Term 4. Students will be charged for any instruments or supplies not returned.
Financial Aid
Please note that a student’s total cost-of-attendance includes the following components:
- tuition and fees
- books/course materials/supplies/equipment
- living expenses: housing and food
- transportation
- miscellaneous/personal expenses
- average loan fee
** The Dental Hygiene Program Fee covers all four terms. A 25 percent deposit will be required at the time of acceptance into the program and will be applied toward the Principles of Dental Hygiene course fee. If the applicant notifies the program in writing that she/he no longer wants to be considered as an accepted member of their class, the deposit will be returned in full through Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, the entire amount will be forfeited to the program. The remaining program fee will be evenly distributed through the remainder of the curriculum.