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Cost of Attendance
Your Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate we make based on a combination of factors. The COA is critical part of the formula in how we determine your eligibility for need-based financial aid.
The Estimated COA includes costs of tuition, books and living expenses for the full academic year. Your COA will be reduced based upon your level of enrollment and number of quarters you attend.
The figures below reflect the average COA for the 2021-2022 year.
Estimated 2021-2022 Cost of Attendance
| Resident/In-State Tuition Charges | Dependent (D) Student Living with Parent | Independent (I) Student Living with Parent | Not Living With Parent (D, I) |
Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene | Bachelor's Degree |
| Tuition and Fees (Estimated Full-Time) |
$5,586 | $5,586 | $5,586 | $14,229 | $6,781 |
| *Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| *Room and Board | $3,516 | $8,484 | $10,650 | $10,650 | $10,650 |
| *Transportation | $1,260 | $1,670 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| *Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses | $2,000 | $2,050 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Total Estimated COA: | $13,362 | $18,790 | $20,746 | $29,389 | $21,941 |
| Non-Resident | Dependent (D) Student Living with Parent | Independent (I) Student Living with Parent | Not Living With Parent (D, I) |
Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene | Bachelor's Degree |
| Tuition and Fees (Estimated Full-Time) |
$5,892 | $5,892 | $5,892 | $14,436 | $7,804 |
| *Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| *Room and Board | $3,516 | $848 | $10,650 | $10,650 | $10,650 |
| *Transportation | $1,260 | $1,670 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| *Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses | $2,000 | $2,050 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Total Estimated COA: | $13,668 | $11,460 | $21,052 | $29,596 | $22,964 |
*Indicates costs that will not be billed directly to your student account. Please note: the above is an estimated cost of attendance – your costs will vary depending on your level of enrollment, residency status, course fees and other factors.
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