{"id":14303,"date":"2024-06-05T15:52:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T19:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=14303&#038;preview_id=14303"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:31:40","slug":"cost","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/dental-hygiene\/cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Estimated Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id14303_4a17b1-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14303_4a17b1-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14303_4a17b1-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id14303_4a17b1-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14303_4a17b1-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14303_4a17b1-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14303_4a17b1-9c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14303_b1f95d-d5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is provided as an&nbsp;<strong>estimate of expenses<\/strong>&nbsp;that will be incurred by students upon entering and during the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This list is <strong>subject to change<\/strong> and may not include all expenses. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items that have a * are typically not covered by financial aid funds. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details about these items are discussed in the summer orientation for accepted students. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a prepackaged instrument kit containing the majority of your instruments that must be purchased <strong>prior to the first day of classes<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional instruments and magnification loupes are paid for separately closer to the end of the first semester. Loupes can range from $1,400 &#8211; 2,000. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional instruments must be purchased in the second year of the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tuition for prerequisites BIO 141-142 and SDV 101 (10 cr. = $1,916.00) is not included in this table, as they are completed prior to the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This&nbsp;table <strong>does not include<\/strong>&nbsp;costs for any other prerequisites, such as MDE 10, Biology (prerequisite for BIO 141), and\/or Chemistry, or developmental classes which may be needed prior to consideration for the program (varies by applicant).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuition is estimated in the table below. For the most accurate tuition rates, please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/tuition\/\">tuition rates and fees site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Tuition rates below are as of Fall 2026 and are subject to change.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Estimated In-State Tuition:<\/strong>\u00a0$191.60 per credit hour\u00a0<br><strong>Estimated Out-Of-State Tuition:<\/strong>\u00a0$437.20 per credit hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">First Year<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">Second Year<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tuition (In-State) <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$7,664.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$4,215.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Books (Dental Hygiene only)\/Software<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,400.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">500.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instruments (the first year expenses include an initial kit purchase and additional instruments paid for in the 2nd semester)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">2,500.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">350.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clinic Lab Supplies*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">250.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">200.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magnification Loupe\/Light*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,400.00 &#8211; 2,000.00                   <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uniforms\/Shoes*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">300.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">50.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical\/PPD Hepavax Vaccine*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">200.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">20.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Criminal Background Check\/Urine-Drug Screening*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">120.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">85.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CPR (Healthcare Provider)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">192.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SADHA dues*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">65.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">65.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Board Review Course (optional)*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">400.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Board Exam Fee*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">550.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regional Clinical Exam*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,200.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virginia License*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">210.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>$14,091.00<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<strong>14,691.00<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>$7,910.20<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* Financial Aid will <strong>not<\/strong> typically cover this cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>Payment of tuition is on a semester by semester basis according to the number of credit hours enrolled in. 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&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-14309_3f5367-f3 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-14309_3f5367-f3 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-14309_3f5367-f3 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=24&#038;poid=3388&#038;returnto=2552\"><strong>Curriculum    &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-14309_9abee6-e5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-14309_9abee6-e5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-14309_9abee6-e5 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/DNHChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF)<strong>    &gt;<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-14309_5c0c7e-d5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-14309_5c0c7e-d5 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-14309_5c0c7e-d5 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/dental-hygiene\/apply\/\"><strong>Apply Now    &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-14309_8cd716-de > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-14309_8cd716-de > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-14309_8cd716-de menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/dental-hygiene\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions    &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-14309_d0dea1-8c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-14309_d0dea1-8c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-14309_d0dea1-8c menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/dental-hygiene\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost    &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-14309_1f9c8c-51 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-14309_1f9c8c-51 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-14309_1f9c8c-51 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/dental-hygiene\/joint-venture\/\"><strong>Joint Venture (DCC\/LRCC)    &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-14309_6e6c00-3c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-14309_6e6c00-3c > 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