Estimated Costs

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 District

31 DEN Credits (Face-to-Face) @ $99/credit = $3,069
4 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 District

31 DEN Credits (Face-to-Face) @ $192/credit = $5,952
4 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 State

31 DEN Credits (Face-to-Face) @ $272/credit = $8,432
4 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

International

31 DEN Credits (Face-to-Face) @ $316/credit = $9,796
4 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 Fee

36–38 Credits (DEN Credits + Prerequisite) @ $15/credit

$540–$570

Contact Hour Fee

For labs and clinicals.

$1,545

Dental Fee Kit

Mandatory fee attached to DEN 204 at time of registration.
$400

Dental Instrument Supply Fee

Mandatory fee attached to DEN 110 at time of registration.
$675
Swipe left to see full chart

* HSC 101 and HSC 124 are offered as face-to-face or virtual.

OTHER PROGRAM FEES Cost

Physical Exam

Including lab tests & immunizations.

$150 - $300

CPR Certification

$140 - $348

Required Textbooks and supplies

$600

Uniform Costs

$300

Licensure

CDA & RDA Exams

$660

Background Check Fee

$45

Health Records Portal Fee

$20

Graduation Fee

Cap & gown

$50
Swipe left to see full chart
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
Swipe left to see full chart
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
Swipe left to see full chart

** 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 District

4 Credits (DEN 204) @ $99/credit = $396
9 Credits (DEN 230) @ $99/credit = $891
$1,287

Out of District

4 Credits (DEN 204) @ $192/credit = $768
9 Credits (DEN 230) @ $192/credit = $1,728
$2,496

Out of State

4 Credits (DEN 204) @ $272/credit = $1,088
9 Credits (DEN 230) @ $272/credit = $2,448
$3,536

International

4 Credits (DEN 204) @ $316/credit = $1,264
9 Credits (DEN 230) @ $316/credit = $2,844
$4,108

Infrastructure Fee

13 Credits @ $15/credit

$195

Contact Hour Fee

For labs and clinicals.

$600

Dental Fee Kit

Mandatory fee attached to DEN 204 ($400) and DEN 230 ($200) at time of registration.
$600
Swipe left to see full chart
OTHER PROGRAM FEES Cost

Required Textbooks and Course Packs

Payable to bookstore or other vendor.

$300

Additional Teeth/Crowns

For practice and board exam. Payable to Viade and preferred vendor.

$150

RDA Licensure

Exam ($140, approx.) and fingerprinting ($70, approx.). Payable to LARA and fingerprinting vendor.

$210
Swipe left to see full chart
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO CONSIDER

Admission Requirements

DANB 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 Accommodations

While attending the mandatory two (2) day on campus workshop.

Supplies

Notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, clinical supplies such as amalgam, composite, dressings, etc.

Optional Books

Infection Control, Radiography, Nitrous Oxide.

ADAA Student Membership

ADAA Student Membership includes MDAA and local membership.

Swipe left to see full chart
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
Swipe left to see full chart

** Total cost estimates do NOT include “Additional Costs to Consider”.

 

Take the
Next Step