Fall 2026 - Summer 2027
All Program Costs are estimated
Date revised: 7/7/2026
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Total Estimated Cost for Pre-Requisites
| Cost | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,514 | $8,052 | $13,542 | $15,799 |
| Course Fees | $94 | $94 | $94 | $94 |
| LCC Fees | $555 | $555 | $555 | $555 |
| Registration Fees | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Total for Pre-Requisites | $5,213 | $9,727 |
$14,241 |
$16,498 |
Cost of Pre-Requisites
| Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Billing Hours | LCC Fees | Course Fees | In-District Tuition | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | International Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 201 | Human Anatomy | 4 | 6 | $90 | $48 | $732 | $1,464 | $2,196 | $2,562 |
| BIOL 202 | Human Physiology | 4 | 5 | $75 | $46 | $610 | $1,220 | $1,830 | $2,135 |
| BIOL 203 | Microbiology | 3 | 3 | $45 | $0 | $366 | $732 | $1,098 | $1,281 |
| CHEM 120 | Gen Organic & Biological Chem | 4 | 4 | $60 | $0 | $488 | $976 | $1,464 | $1,708 |
| MATH 119 | Math - Applications for Living | 4 | 4 | $60 | $0 | $488 | $976 | $1,464 | $1,708 |
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 4 | 4 | $60 | $0 | $488 | $976 | $1,464 | $1,708 |
| COMM 110 | Communication in the Workplace | 3 | 3 | $45 | $0 | $366 | $732 | $1,098 | $1,281 |
| SOCL 120 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 | 4 | $60 | $0 | $488 | $976 | $1,464 | $1,708 |
| PSYC 200 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | 4 | $60 | $0 | $488 | $976 | $1,464 | $1,708 |
| Total |
Total Estimated Dental Hygiene Program Cost
| Cost | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11, 163 | $22, 326 | $33,489 | $39,070.50 |
| Course Fees | $21,926 | $21,926 | $21,926 | $21,926 |
| LCC Fees | $1,372.50 | $1,372.50 | $1,372.50 | $1,372.50 |
| Registration Fees | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 |
| Out-of-Pocket | $6,090 | $6,090 | $6,090 | $6,090 |
| Total for the Dental Program |
$40,676.50 |
$51,839.50 | $63,002.50 |
$68,584 |
| Total for Pre-Requisites AND the Dental Program | $45,889.50 | $61,566.50 | $77,243.50 | $85,082 |
Cost of Dental Hygiene Program
Semester 1
| Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Billing Hours | LCC Fees | Course Fees | In-District Tuition | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | International Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENT 140 | Oral Histology & Embryology | 1.5 | 1.5 | $22.50 | $258 | $183 | $366 | $549 | $640.50 |
| DENT 142 | PreClinical Dental Hygiene | 3 | 3 | $45 | $258 | $366 | $732 | $1,098 | $1,281 |
| DENT 144 | PreClinic Dental Hyg Practice | 2 | 8 | $120 | $3,157 | $976 | $1,952 | $2,928 | $3,416 |
| DENT 146 | Head, Neck & Oral Anatomy | 3.5 | 5.5 | $82.50 | $573 | $671 | $1,342 | $2,013 | $2,348.50 |
| DENT 148 | Dental Radiography | 3 | 5 | $75 | $608 | $610 | $1,220 | $1,830 | $2,135 |
| Total |
Semester 2
| Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Billing Hours | LCC Fees | Course Fees | In-District Tuition | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | International Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENT 152 | Dental Hygiene I | 2 | 2 | $30 | $258 | $244 | $488 | $732 | $854 |
| DENT 154 | Clinical Dental Hygiene I | 2 | 8 | $120 | $3,147 | $976 | $1,952 | $2,928 | $3,416 |
| DENT 156 | Nutrition | 2 | 2 | $30 | $258 | $244 | $488 | $732 | $854 |
| DENT 158 | Dental Pharmacology | 3 | 3 | $45 | $258 | $366 | $732 | $1,098 | $1,281 |
| DENT 161 | Principles of Periodontics | 3 | 3 | $45 | $258 | $366 | $732 | $1,098 | $1,281 |
| Total |
Semester 3
| Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Billing Hours | LCC Fees | Course Fees | In-District Tuition | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | International Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENT 174 | Clinical DH II | 1 | 4 | $60 | $1,717 | $488 | $976 | $1,464 | $1,708 |
| DENT 176 | Dental Materials & Methods | 3 | 5 | $75 | $668 | $610 | $1,220 | $1,830 | $2,135 |
| Total |
Semester 4
| Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Billing Hours | LCC Fees | Course Fees | In-District Tuition | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | International Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENT 240 | Anxiety & Pain Control Mgmt | 2.5 | 4 | $60 | $708 | $488 | $976 | $1,464 | $1,708 |
| DENT 242 | Dental Hygiene III | 2 | 2 | $30 | $288 | $244 | $488 | $732 | $854 |
| DENT 244 | Clinical Dental Hygiene III | 3 | 12 | $180 | $4,228 | $1,464 | $2,928 | $4,392 | $5,124 |
| DENT 247 | Oral Pathology | 3 | 3 | $45 | $258 | $366 | $732 | $1,098 | $1,281 |
| DENT 248 | Dental Public Health & Educ | 3 | 3 | $45 | $294 | $366 | $732 | $1,098 | $1,281 |
| Total |
Semester 5
| Course Codes | Course Title | Credit Hours | Billing Hours | LCC Fees | Course Fees | In-District Tuition | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition | International Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENT 252 | Dental Hygiene IV | 2 | 2 | $30 | $258 | $244 | $488 | $732 | $854 |
| DENT 254 | Clinical Dental Hygiene IV | 3 | 12 | $180 | $3,908 | $1,464 | $2,928 | $4,392 | $5,124 |
| DENT 256 | Community Oral Health | 1.5 | 1.5 | $22.50 | $253 | $183 | $366 | $549 | $640.50 |
| DENT 270 | Dental Hygiene Board Review | 2 | 2 | $30 | $313 | $244 | $488 | $732 | $854 |
| Total |
Out-of-Pocket Program Costs
| Item | First Year Costs | Second Year Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Selective Admissions Application Fee | $20 | $0 |
| CPR (NCHE 108) | $95 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Costs: Background check, Fingerprinting, Physical, Immunizations ($50-$1,000) | $500 | $70 |
| Dental Textbooks | $1,200 | $650 |
| Uniforms/Shoes/Loupes/Safety glasses | $175 | $1,200 |
| SADHA Dues and annual meeting registration | $90 | $90 |
| Board Exams, Exam Prep, Licensing Fees | $0 | $2,000 |
| Total | $2,080 | $4,010 |
Tuition and Fees
- Tuition rates, credit hours, billing hours, sequencing and course fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees.
- Tuition is payable at the time of registration for each semester. Students may be eligible to sign up for a payment plan at the time of registration each semester.
- The estimated costs shown are based on a standard course sequence for this program. If your course or semester schedule changes — due to prerequisites, availability, or personal choice — your tuition, fees, and total costs could be different.
- Course fees for limited choice courses may vary.
- For more information on tuition and fees visit LCC's tuition and costs page.
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Phone: 517-483-1200
Toll Free: 800-644-4522
Fax: 517-483-9668
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Lansing, MI 48933
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