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Estimated Cost of Dental Hygiene Program

The Dental Hygiene programs at UAFS 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