Overview

The entry-level program curriculum lasts five semesters. You’ll start your coursework in your junior year after completion of all prerequisite courses and general education requirements.

Once you complete the Dental Hygiene program at Wichita State University, you are eligible to take the appropriate examinations for licensure.

Graduates are well prepared for advanced study—and for high-paying careers in a variety of health care settings.

Careers

A dental hygiene degree from Wichita State will help you start—or upgrade—your career in this high-paying, high-demand field. Graduates find work in research, teaching and clinical practice in a wide range of settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Preclinical Dental Hygiene

Clinical Radiology

Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

Dental Materials

Dental Hygiene Concepts

Dental Hygiene Clinic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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National: rolling admissions
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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wichita, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be enrolled in, or admitted to, WSU

Have completed, or have plans to complete, the prerequisite requirements the spring semester before beginning the fall program
Have an overall minimum GPA of 2.75
Submit application materials by the established deadline

Students must submit final high school transcripts.

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You do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score when you apply.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18459 USD / year

≈ 18459 USD / year
Out-of-State

18459 USD / year

≈ 18459 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7793 USD / year

≈ 7793 USD / year

Living costs

Wichita

United States

878 - 1418 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Wichita

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