2025-2026 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s program track, enrollment, and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). Tuition is based on full time enrollment. 

Dental Hygiene - 3rd Year

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$6,091

$33,365

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,830

$6,830

Mandatory Program Fees**

$7,295

$7,295

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,955

$1,955

Living Expenses

$26,550

$26,550

Transportation

$2,150

$2,150

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$80

$80

Total

$50,951

$78,225

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: Breakage fee, Central Materials Service fee, Dental Equipment Purchase fee, Handpiece Lease fee, Information Technology fee, and Liability/Malpractice fee

Dental Hygiene - 4th Year

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$6,091

$33,365

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,775

$6,775

Mandatory Program Fees**

$6,475

$6,475

Professional License/Certification

$1,150

$1,150

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,955

$1,955

Living Expenses

$29,500

$29,500

Transportation

$2,150

$2,150

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$80

$80

Total

$54,176

$81,450

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: Central Materials Service fee, Dental Equipment Purchase fee, Handpiece Lease fee, Information Technology fee, Board fee, and Liability/Malpractice fee

Clinical Dental Hygiene Leaders (CDHL)

Budget Item 

Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$21,671

$29,912

Mandatory University Fees*

$6,230

$6,230

Mandatory Program Fees**

$7,880

$7,880

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment

$1,955

$1,955

Living Expenses

$35,400

$35,400

Transportation

$2,150

$2,150

Federal Direct Loan Fees

$80

$80

Total

$75,366

$83,607

*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).

**Includes: Breakage fee, Central Materials Service fee, Dental Equipment Purchase fee, Handpiece Lease fee, Information Technology fee, Board fee, and Liability/Malpractice fee

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the Dental Hygiene program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded their maximum eligibility in federal funds. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Pell Grant (for B.S. Dental Hygiene, if eligible) Federal Varies (up to $7,395 per academic year)
University Grant* (if eligible) Institutional $5,000
Federal Direct Loan Subsidized (if eligible) Federal $5,500

Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized – Dependent student

Federal $2,000
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized – Independent student Federal $7,000

*Limited funds are available. To be considered, applicants MUST complete the FAFSA by March 1st. Awarding of the University Grant is not guaranteed.