Please be prepared to meet the following estimated expense that will be incurred before the program begins and during. Download the program cost list here.
General Information Entrance Costs
| Description | Approximate Cost |
| Tuition | $1,472 |
| Lab Fees includes all classes | $363 |
| Parking Permit-per semester $35 | $70 |
| Textbooks for entire program | $610 |
Additional Expenses and Information
| Description | Approximate Cost |
| Purchase Blue and Green Teeth | $45 |
| Patient radiology fee for 4 patients paid the first semester (4 x $25) | $100 |
| Safety Glasses (2) | $6-10 |
| Student membership American Dental Assistant Association (ADAA). This includes your student liability insurance for $10 optional. | $45
$10 |
| CPR Card (paid at time CPR is taken) | $55 |
| Clinical Attire-3-4 sets ($30/set) With White Socks |
$90-120 |
| Clinical rubber-soled white shoes | $50 |
| Required-Hepatitis Vaccine and physical (may be covered by medical insurance or available at Student Health Services By Appointment) | $180 |
| 3 pairs Rubber Utility Gloves | $10-15 |
Additional Materials to Help You Through the Program (Approximately $50-$100)
| Description |
| Pocket organizer with appointment calendar |
| Large 3-ring binder with index dividers for clinical handouts, grading and charting criteria for reference during clinical. |
| 2-inch binder with dividers ( for externship paper) |
| Plain wristwatch with second hand. Timex nurse’s watch is adequate. |
| 1 box of 45 gal clear trash bags |
| Plastic clipboard with surface that allows for cleaning |
| Plastic Container 16½ x 13 x 6¾ inch (for storage of all items) (No bigger) |
| Hole punch |
| 1 box of paper clips |
| Pencils and Pens |
| 1 red and blue pencil (Good quality) |
| Small stapler |
| 1 can of air spray (electronics type) |
| 1 box of Ziploc bags—sandwich size |
| Egg of Silly Putty |
| Modeling Clay (3 colors; not play-dough) |
Personal Items to Have On-Hand
| Feminine hygiene items |
| Aspirin |
| Deodorant |
| Hand lotion |
| Nail kit |
| Toothbrush/paste |
| Hair Bands/clips |
| Brush |
Licensure and Certification Fees After Graduation
Upon Completion of your program you are eligible to take the State and National Exams these are the approximate costs. Costs are subject to change at anytime.
| Description | Approximate Cost |
| (State) RDA Registration Application | $120 |
| RDA Written Exam | $38.50 |
| (National) CDA-Certified Dental Assistant Exam | $380 |