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Dental Hygiene Program Information
| How many students do you accept into your program? | 24 |
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| How many applications do you receive? | Approximately 135 |
| How often do you select a class? | Once a year in May for classes beginning in the fall semester |
| What is the application deadline? | February 1 of the year you wish to enter |
| When are the interviews? | There are no interviews, but an Open House in the Spring. |
| What G.P.A. is required? | A minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in the prerequisite courses. |
| When do my prerequisites need to be completed? | All science courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester you desire admission to the program. The remainder of the prerequisite courses must be completed prior to beginning the professional course work. |
| Are there additional costs? | Yes, approximately $6,450.00 (total over the 2 years of professional courses). This amount covers the cost of textbooks, instruments, clinic supplies, examination fees, and miscellaneous items. This estimate does not include housing and transportation. |
| How long is the program? | Four years. You will have two full years of prerequisite courses and two years of professional dental hygiene curriculum courses. |
| What degree do I receive? | Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene |
| Do I need official transcripts? | Official college transcript(s) from institutions other than USI must be submitted to the Dental Hygiene Program. |
| What is required for application to the program? | You must apply to USI first and be accepted, then apply to the program. |
| When will I find out if I am accepted? | By the first of June. |
| Accreditation Agency | American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation |
| State Licensure Examination Results | 100% Success Rate |
| What is the national average annual salary upon graduation? | $62,430 (nationwide) |
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