Estimated Cost of Dental Hygiene Program
The Dental Hygiene programs at AV¶¶Òõ incur additional costs apart from mandatory tuition and fees. These additional costs include, but are not limited to, uniforms, instruments, location fees, exam fees, certifications, and affiliations. These figures are only estimates. Exact costs will vary by student. Again, the prices on this page are in addition to mandatory university tuition and fees.
More information on the various scholarships and grants offered is available from the Financial Aid office.
Dental Hygiene Program (120 hours)
Program-Specific Fees
Type | Breakdown | Total |
Lab and Clinic Fee | $25 per course x 4 courses | $100 |
Distance Education Fee | $40 per credit hour x 3 hours | $120 |
Health Sciences Program Fee | $25 per credit hour x 120 hours | $3,000 |
Program-Specific Additional Expenses
Type | Breakdown | Total |
Science Laboratory Fee | $35 per course x 4 courses | $140 |
*ATI TEAS Fee (rates vary depending upon how exam is delivered) | 1 x program fee | $93.50 - $120 |
Immunization Tracker/ Criminal Background Check/ Drug Screen |
1 x program fee | $135 |
CPR Certification Cost |
1 x program fee | $77 |
Instrument Kits |
1 x program fee | $4,985 |
**Loupes (optional) |
1 x program fee | $1,200 |
Student American Dental Association Membership |
1 x program fee | $130 |
Uniforms |
$293.75 x 2 years | $587.50 |
Books |
$853.50 per semester x 8 | $6,828 |
Dental Hygiene Program Fee |
$35 per credit hour x 59 hours | $2,065 |
Lab/Clinic Fee |
$50 per course x 8 courses | $400 |
Exam Soft Assessment Fee |
$36.50 per semester x 4 | $146 |
***Distance Education Fee |
$10 per credit hour x 7 hours | $70 |
Challenge Exam Fee for FIN 1521 |
$20 per credit hour x 1 | $20 |
National Board/Licensure/Certification Exams and Fees |
1 x program fee | $1,800 |
* The on-campus testing option of $93.50 is reflected in the estimated total cost.
** Since loupes are optional, their cost is excluded from the estimated total cost.
*** The amount listed reflects the courses that are currently only being offered in an online format. A distance education fee will be assessed for all online courses.
Total Additional Estimated Cost
Fees | $3,220 |
Expenses | $17,477 |
Total | $20,697 |
Dental Hygiene Completer Program
Program-Specific Fees
Type | Breakdown | Total |
Lab and Clinic Fee | $25 per course x 4 courses | $100 |
Distance Education Fee | $40 per credit hour x 52 hours | $2,080 |
Health Sciences Program Fee | $25 per credit hour x 68 hours | $1,700 |
Program-Specific Additional Expenses
Type | Total |
Books | $2,000 |
Graduation Application Fee | $40 |
Total Additional Estimated Cost
Fees | $3,880 |
Expenses | $2,040 |
Total | $5,920 |