Professional Dental Hygiene Program Fees and Tuition
Estimated Costs for the 2025-2026
Professional R.D.H. Program
The following tuition and fees are for the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition and fees are expected to increase by approximately 4% per academic year.
| Area of Cost | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Expense | $1,780.00 | - |
| Clinical Technology Fee | $1,131.00 | - |
| Dental Fees | $446.00 | $657.00 |
| Instrument Rental | $4,400.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Equipment Purchased | $480.00 |
$137.00 |
| Student Health Service Fee | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Health Insurance Fee (optional, est.) | $2,996.00 | $2,996.00 |
| Tuition | $33,604.00 | $33,604.00 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$45,137.00 | $42,094.00 |
|
Fall Cost |
$20,003.00 | $19,871.00 |
|
Winter Cost |
$19,227.00 | $19,227.00 |
| Est. Costs for Outside Items | ||
| Background Check (est.) |
- |
$200.00 |
| Board & Lic. Fee | - | $2,115.00 |
| Books (est.) |
$1,100.00 |
$300.00 |
| Supplies & Loupe (est.) | - | - |
| Loan Fee | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Professional Attire | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Total Outside Cost | $1,452.00 | $2,967.00 |
| Housing Expense | ||
| Living with Parents | $18,095.00 | $18,095.00 |
| Living without Parents | $26,950.00 | $26,950.00 |
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Total Expenses for Residents and Non-Residents |
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Living with Parents |
$64,684.00 | $63,156.00 |
|
Living without Parents |
$73,539.00 | $72,011.00 |
Financial Aid
To be eligible to receive federal student aid, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or a citizen of the freely associated states.
| Estimated Financial Assistance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Federal SEOG Grant | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Federal Pell Grant | $7,395.00 | $7,395.00 |
| Subsidized Loan | $3,500.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Unsubsidized Loan | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Total | $14,895.00 | $16,895.00 |
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University of Detroit Mercy Grants are given to students based on their transfer or current GPA, and enrolled full time. The amount for a grant is anywhere from $6,000-$12,000. |