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Fast Facts

DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM PROFILE

Student to Faculty Ratio
Clinics & Labs
1 to5
Classroom
1 to30
National Certification Board Examination Pass Rate (Overall)
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (2006)
100%
Western Regional Examining Board (2006)
100%
National Certification Board Examination Pass Rate (First-Time):
87.88%
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (2006)
88%
Western Regional Examining Board (2006)
88%
Graduation Rate (Class of 2006)
93%
Maximum Class Size:
Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs
30
Master of Science Degree Program
6
Number of Applicants:
Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs
191
Master of Science Degree Program
4
Number Admitted:
Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs
31
Bachelor Degree Completion Program
12
Master of Science Degree Program
4
Average Entering GPA
3.31
Total Enrollment
93
Average Age of Students
28
Age Range of Students
21 – 45
Race/Ethnicity of Students
        Anglo/White
55%
        Hispanic
30%
        African American
3%
        Asian
3%
        Other/Unknown
9%
Gender of Students
        Male
14%
        Female
86%
Degrees Awarded (Certificate program is no longer offered)
Certificate in Dental Hygiene (2007-last year awarded)
17
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
25
Masters of Dental Hygiene
0
Application Period
Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program
             – August 1 - February 1
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program
            – Throughout the year
            – June 1 - Fall Semester
            – October 1 - Spring Semester
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program
            – Throughout the year
            – October 1 - Spring Semester
Beginning Semester
Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program – Fall
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program – Fall or Spring
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program – Fall or Spring
Options and Length of Programs
Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program
2 years
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program
Variable
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program
            – 18-24 months (FT)
            – Up to 6 years (PT)
Accept Out-of-State Students?
Yes
Preference for Texas Students?
Yes


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