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Fast Facts

DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM PROFILE

Student to Faculty Ratio
Clinics & Labs
5 to 1
Classroom
30 to 1
National Certification Board Examination Pass Rate (First-Time):
100%
Graduation Rate (Class of 2009-10)
81%
Retention Rate (Class of 2009-10):
92%
Maximum Class Size:
Bachelor’s Degree Program
30
Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program
12
Master of Science Degree Program
6
Number of Applicants:
155
      Number Admitted:
46
Average Entering GPA
3.31
Total Enrollment
70
Average Age of Students
30
Age Range of Students
21 – 45
Race/Ethnicity of Students
        Anglo/White
33%
        Hispanic
58%
        African American
3%
        Asian
3%
        Other/Unknown
3%
Gender of Students
        Male
6%
        Female
94%
Degrees Awarded
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
30
Masters of Dental Hygiene
0
Application Period
Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program
             – August 1 - January 15
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program (Online)
                         August 1 – January 15
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree (Online)
                         August 1 – January 15
Beginning Semester
Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program – Fall
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program (Online) - Fall
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program – Fall
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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