Southwestern College

Dental Hygiene Program · Associate
900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Accreditation: CODA: Approval without reporting requirements (source)
Class size: Approximately 36 students are accepted and begin each fall semester (2026-2027 packet) source
Program length: 5 Semesters
Packet describes a two-year program starting each fall
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Program cost (in-state / in-district): The cost of the two-year Dental Hygiene Program (for students who meet the California residency requirement) is currently estimated to range between $13,000 – 15,000 (2026-2027 packet)
About $9,000 needed before classes start; excludes living, transportation and prerequisite/GE costs
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National Board (NBDHE) pass rate: Not published
Application deadline: All DH prerequisites must be completed by the time of application (January) (2026-2027 packet)
Application period is in January; exact dates not captured
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Prerequisites: Human Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Intro General Chemistry, Organic & Biological Chemistry (4+ units with lab); Nutrition, Public Speaking/Oral Comm, English, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics/Math; 2.75 GPA (2026-2027 packet) source

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