Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene

The Department of Dental Hygiene awards an Associate of Science degree after the two-year dental hygiene program. You must complete all Associate of Science general education requirements (which include several program prerequisite courses) to earn your degree in dental hygiene.

After being accepted into the program, you should expect to spend 35 to 40 hours on campus or studying each week in lecture and clinical courses. This program is a "lock-step" design where students are admitted and continue through the program together as a class.

91¶ÌÊÓƵ & Selection

Students are accepted annually on a limited basis into the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Dental Hygiene program. 

It it critical that all parts of the application process be completed and submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please read the instructions carefully on the application forms and checklist. 

Selection Process

Application evaluation includes (but is not limited to) the following:

  • Grade point average (GPA)
  • Prior dental experience 
  • Committee review
  • Completion of the essay portion (see application for further instructions) 
  • Prior college or university experience
  • Completed prerequisite courses

Students will be notified by mid-March. 

91¶ÌÊÓƵ does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, veteran or disability status. 

*Note: if you are currently enrolled in classes this semester, please do not submit your application until the final Fall Semester grades are posted.

Application & Checklist

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15

Application Requirements

  • Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent 
  • Completion of one (1) year of prerequisite course work (visit )
  • Submission of all college and university transcripts 
  • Submission of the dental hygiene application form and attachments
  • Submission of required $25 non-refundable application fee
  • Application and acceptance to 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in good academic standing

The following applications will NOT be reviewed:

  • Applications submitted past January 15
  • Applicants that have prerequisite GPAs below 2.5, and/or a science GPA below 2.5
  • Applications that do not contain final grades on at least two (2) of the specific required science courses and at least four (4) of the additional prerequisite courses (six courses total)
  • Science courses that are seven (7) years or older

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Course Requirements

For a complete list of course requirements for the Dental Hygiene program, please visit . 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

For 2025-2026, the estimated cost for the two-year Dental Hygiene Program is as follows. Most expenses are incurred during the initial year.

  • Tuition & fees: $13,600 ($3,400 x 4 semesters)
  • Instruments: $3,800 (For both Jr & Sr years)
  • Loupes: $2,000 (Jr Year)
  • Textbooks: $800 (Over 4 semesters)
  • Uniforms & shoes: $450 (Jr & Sr Year)
  • Professional Association Dues and Misc.: $600 (Jr & Sr Years)
  • Exams & licensing fees: $2,900 (Sr Year)
  • Lab fees: $1,400 (Over 4 semesters)
  • Other Miscellaneous: $601 (Jr and Sr Year)

Total Estimated Cost $25,550

Total Estimated Cost (with out-of-state tuition) $46,118

 

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