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.