Virginia Western Community College

Dental Hygiene Program · Associate
3095 Colonial Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, VA 24015
Program website

Accreditation: CODA: Approval without reporting requirements (source)
Class size: Approximately eighteen (18) students are admitted yearly to the Roanoke Dental Hygiene class (plus joint-venture cohorts at Laurel Ridge and Danville) source
Program length: 2 Years; 72 credits source
Program cost (in-state / in-district): Estimated TOTAL first year $14,091.00 – 14,691.00 and second year $7,910.20 (in-state tuition $191.60 per credit hour, books, instruments, supplies, exams); prerequisites BIO 141-142 and SDV 101 not included (Fall 2026 rates)
Per program year; no single program total stated
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Program cost (out-of-state): Estimated Out-Of-State Tuition: $437.20 per credit hour (Fall 2026 rates)
Tuition per credit hour only
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National Board (NBDHE) pass rate: first attempt pass average of 97% for the NBDHE over the last eight years (last eight years) source
Application deadline: Application deadline: December 1 source
Prerequisites: BIO 141 and BIO 142 A&P (within 5 years), SDV 101, chemistry requirement (CHM 5 or equivalent) source

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