BS

Dental Hygiene

Learn more about studying Dental Hygiene as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    40,300USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Lewis University says about their program:

Lewis University is the only university in the Chicagoland area to offer a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene.

The responsibilities of the dental hygienist in the clinical setting continue to expand. Obtaining a bachelor's degree will not only prepare you to be a successful and more marketable dental hygienist, with a mastery knowledge of dental anatomy, clinical dental skills and patient care - but provide you with the career flexibility to advance into positions in public health, research, dental pharmaceuticals, or to pursue a master’s degree in a health-related field.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Applicants to Bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma with a 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) that is eligible for further academic studies in the country where it was earned.

Postgraduate academic requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo English Test

    105

  • PTE Academic

    52

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Online application
  • Secondary School Transcripts, or National Exam results
  • Secondary school completion certificate
  • English Proficiency exam scores
  • Copy of passport

Postgraduate

  • Graduate Application
  • Bachelor Degree Transcripts (for students with a USA bachelor degree)
  • Transcript Equivalency evaluation (if your bachelor degree is from outside the USA)
  • English Proficiency exam score
  • Statement of Purpose essay
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $37,592 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    $20,000 per year

Funding

International Student Scholarship

- **Amount:** $16,000 - $18,000 - **Requirements:* 3.0 - 3.5 GPA. This scholarship is awarded automatically based on the student's GPA.
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What is the cost of living near Lewis University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652Range: $1,046 to $4,269
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349Range: $891 to $2,857
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214Range: $130 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73Range: $50 to $110
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110
Monthly public transport pass$65Range: $35 to $138
Monthly grocery basket$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink$5Range: $3 to $9
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15Range: $11 to $23
Gym membership$45Range: $20 to $135

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Lewis University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.