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Sacramento City College

Dental Hygiene Program · Associate
3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95822
Program website

Accreditation
CODA: Approval without reporting requirements (source)
Class size
Number of Students in Cohort: 24 (Application years 2022-2026)
Some COVID-era cohorts were reduced (18, 14)
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Program length
Not published
Program cost (in-state / in-district)
In addition to normal student expenses, the Dental Hygiene Program requires an expenditure of approximately $11,700.00
Covers instruments, equipment, uniforms, dues, etc.; excludes tuition
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National Board (NBDHE) pass rate
National Board: 1st attempt 13/16 - 81%; 2nd attempt 14/16 - 87%; 3rd attempt 15/16 - 94% (Cohort 2023 to 2025)
Cohort 2022 to 2024: 1st attempt 11/13 - 85%
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Prerequisites
Ethnic Studies, Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 430 & 431), Microbiology, Intro + Organic/Biological Chemistry, Public Speaking, English, Math/Statistics, Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology; grade C or better source

Facts as published by the school, last checked 2026-09-29. Please confirm details with the program before applying.

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