Academic Year 25-26 (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
** ALL CHARGES ARE PER SEMESTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
The tuition and fees below are PENDING FINAL APPROVAL by the USM Board of Regents, and are subject to change
Tuition
| Residency | BS/MS CDHL (Flat Rate) |
|---|---|
| Resident | $8,771.80 |
| Non-Resident | $12,279.30 |
Auxiliary Fees
| Name of Fee | BS/MS CDHL |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Fee | $385.50 |
| Facilities Fee | $23.25 |
| Student Activities Fee | $34.00 |
| Student Government Fee | $11.00 |
| Student Service Fee | $166.50 |
| Technology Fee | $60.00 |
Registration Fees
| Name of Fee | BS/MS CDHL |
|---|---|
| Board Prep Fee (2nd year, Spring Only) | $430.00 |
| Central Materials Service Fee | $1,648.00 |
| Dental Hygiene Pins (2nd Year, Fall Only) | $100.00 |
| Dental Equipment Purchase (Fall only, 1st Year, Non-Refundable) | $1,216.00 |
| Handpiece Lease | $373.00 |
| Information Technology Fee (Fall Only) | $608.00 |
| SADHA Membership Fee (Fall Only) | $85.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance (Fall Only) | $334.00 |
| Student Accident Insurance (Full Time) | $15.00 |
| Student Health Insurance Premium (Fall Semester) ** *1 | $2,302.00 |
| Student Health Insurance Premium (Spring Semester) ** *1 | $2,265.00 |
| Matriculation Fee *** | $55.00 |
| Late Payment **** | $200.00 |
* - Refundable upon graduation
** - University's program or equivalent coverage is required of all full time students (9 credit hours or more)
*** - Matriculation Fee is charged to new students during their first semester of the program
**** - $200.00 or 5% of the outstanding balance, whichever is less
*1 - The Student Health Insurance Premium is pending final approval by the Maryland Insurance Administration, and is subject to change
When an Account is forwarded to the State Central Collection Unit, a 17% collection Charge is added to the balance.