Estimated Costs
Tuition rates and fees listed below are estimates based on the 2026-2027 academic year and are only valid through the Spring/Summer 2027 semester (subject to change). If a change is made in the tuition rates and/or fees for any future semester, these changes would go into effect beginning in the fall semester of each year. View the current tuition rates and fees. All fees below are estimates and subject to change.
| TUITION AND COLLEGE FEES | COST |
|---|---|
In District31 DEN Credits (Face-to-Face) @ $99/credit = $3,0694 DEN Credits (Virtual) @ $99/credit = $396 1–3 Credits for Prerequisite HSC 101 or HSC 124 @ $99/credit = $99–$297 * |
$3,564–$3,762 |
Out of District31 DEN Credits (Face-to-Face) @ $192/credit = $5,9524 DEN Credits (Virtual) @ $151/credit = $604 1–3 Credits for Prerequisite HSC 101 or HSC 124 @ $151–$192/credit = $151–$576 * |
$6,707–$7,132 |
Out of State31 DEN Credits (Face-to-Face) @ $272/credit = $8,4324 DEN Credits (Virtual) @ $184/credit = $736 1–3 Credits for Prerequisite HSC 101 or HSC 124 @ $184–$272/credit = $184–$816 * |
$9,352–$9,984 |
International31 DEN Credits (Face-to-Face) @ $316/credit = $9,7964 DEN Credits (Virtual) @ $201/credit = $804 1–3 Credits for Prerequisite HSC 101 or HSC 124 @ $201–$316/credit = $201–$948 * |
$10,801–$11,548 |
Infrastructure Fee36–38 Credits (DEN Credits + Prerequisite) @ $15/credit |
$540–$570 |
Contact Hour FeeFor labs and clinicals. |
$1,545 |
Dental Fee KitMandatory fee attached to DEN 204 at time of registration. |
$400 |
Dental Instrument Supply FeeMandatory fee attached to DEN 110 at time of registration. |
$675 |
* HSC 101 and HSC 124 are offered as face-to-face or virtual.
| OTHER PROGRAM FEES | Cost |
|---|---|
Physical ExamIncluding lab tests & immunizations. |
$150 - $300 |
CPR Certification |
$140 - $348 |
Required Textbooks and supplies |
$600 |
Uniform Costs |
$300 |
LicensureCDA & RDA Exams |
$660 |
Background Check Fee |
$45 |
Health Records Portal Fee |
$20 |
Graduation FeeCap & gown |
$50 |
| ADDITIONAL COSTS TO CONSIDER |
|---|
| Student Health Insurance |
| Transportation to and from WCC's campus and clinical sites. |
| Parking fees for clinical sites. Parking on WCC's campus is free. |
| Lunches at clinical sites |
| Supplies (notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, calculator, etc.) |
| Childcare |
| ADAA Student Membership |
| TOTAL COSTS** (Tuition and College Fees + Other Program Fees) |
COST |
|---|---|
| In-District Residents | $8,689–$9,275 |
| Out-District Residents | $11,832–$12,645 |
| Out-State Residents | $14,477–$15,497 |
| International Residents | $15,926–$17,061 |
** Total cost estimates do NOT include “Additional Costs to Consider”.
Tuition rates and fees listed below are estimates based on the 2026-2027 academic year and are only valid through the Spring/Summer 2027 semester (subject to change). If a change is made in the tuition rates and/or fees for any future semester, these changes would go into effect beginning in the fall semester of each year. View the current tuition rates and fees. All fees below are estimates and subject to change.
| TUITION AND COLLEGE FEES | COST |
|---|---|
In District4 Credits (DEN 204) @ $99/credit = $3969 Credits (DEN 230) @ $99/credit = $891 |
$1,287 |
Out of District4 Credits (DEN 204) @ $192/credit = $7689 Credits (DEN 230) @ $192/credit = $1,728 |
$2,496 |
Out of State4 Credits (DEN 204) @ $272/credit = $1,0889 Credits (DEN 230) @ $272/credit = $2,448 |
$3,536 |
International4 Credits (DEN 204) @ $316/credit = $1,2649 Credits (DEN 230) @ $316/credit = $2,844 |
$4,108 |
Infrastructure Fee13 Credits @ $15/credit |
$195 |
Contact Hour FeeFor labs and clinicals. |
$600 |
Dental Fee KitMandatory fee attached to DEN 204 ($400) and DEN 230 ($200) at time of registration. |
$600 |
| OTHER PROGRAM FEES | Cost |
|---|---|
Required Textbooks and Course PacksPayable to bookstore or other vendor. |
$300 |
Additional Teeth/CrownsFor practice and board exam. Payable to Viade and preferred vendor. |
$150 |
RDA LicensureExam ($140, approx.) and fingerprinting ($70, approx.). Payable to LARA and fingerprinting vendor. |
$210 |
| ADDITIONAL COSTS TO CONSIDER |
|---|
Admission RequirementsDANB CDA Exam and CPR Certification. |
Transportation (to and from campus)At the beginning of the semester for the mandatory two (2) day workshop as well as for the clinical final at the end of the semester. |
Hotel AccommodationsWhile attending the mandatory two (2) day on campus workshop. |
SuppliesNotebooks, paper, pens, pencils, clinical supplies such as amalgam, composite, dressings, etc. |
Optional BooksInfection Control, Radiography, Nitrous Oxide. |
ADAA Student MembershipADAA Student Membership includes MDAA and local membership. |
| TOTAL COSTS** (Tuition and College Fees + Other Program Fees) |
COST |
|---|---|
| In-District Residents | $3,342 |
| Out-District Residents | $4,551 |
| Out-State Residents | $5,591 |
| International Residents | $6,163 |
** Total cost estimates do NOT include “Additional Costs to Consider”.
