Dental Hygiene Program Costs

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The following is a list of program fees for applicants accepted into the program. These figures may change due to price increases. For more information on tuition, visit Tuition & Fees.

Estimated Program Costs

Item Estimated Cost Resources / Breakdown
Non-Refundable College of DuPage Application  $20.00  
Non-Refundable Health Career Application Fee  $50.00  
HESI-A2 Admission Exam 65.00  
In-District Tuition (82 credits)  $18,462.00
  • Variable tuition applies to Dental Hygiene classes
  • 45 credits of Dental Hygiene courses x $282/credit = $12,690.00
  • 37 credits of General Education courses x $156/credit = $5,772.00
Books Varies  
Instrument Kit  $4,500.00
  • For 2 years
Course/Lab Fees

 $3,244.00

Two-year malpractice insurance included
Dental Loupes and Light

 $1,700.00

  • Approximate
Uniforms

 $400.00

 
Membership

$130.00

  • Students for the American Dental Hygiene Association ($65 per year)
Criminal Background Check $73.99 Clinical Requirement Packet
Mandatory Drug Testing  $135.98 ($67.99 per year) Clinical Requirement Packet
Medical Document Manager $20.49 Clinical Requirement Packet
Clinical Requirements  Varies  
ENVO N95 Mask Respirator Kit and Filter Refills  $200.00
  • Additional filters may need to be purchased by the student
State Licensure Application  $100.00  
Board Review Course  $400.00  
National Board Exam $425.00  
Regional Board Exam $1,000.00  
 Estimated Total  $30,926.46 + Books & Clinical Requirements  

Note: All instruments, magnifying loupes and uniforms must be purchased through wither the College of DuPage Bookstore or the Dental Hygiene Program. Instrument Kits must be purchased the year you are admitted into the program. No used kits will be permitted.

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