Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Tuition $1,288
Accreditor CODA
Duration 2 years
CODA-accredited Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene at Sacramento City College with lottery-based admission after completion of prerequisite coursework with a 2.5 GPA.
Career outlook Employers hire dental hygienists to provide preventive oral care, cleanings, periodontal assessments, and patient education in dental practices.
Getting in What Sacramento City College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Sacramento City College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 13 Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 430) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 431) C or better · with lab · within 7 years College Composition (ENGL C1000, ENGWR 488 or ESLW 340) C or better Ethnic Studies (e.g. ETHNS 300) C or better General Microbiology (BIOL 440) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Integrated General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (CHEM 309) C or better · with lab · within 7 years · one of: chem Introduction to Chemistry (CHEM 305) and Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (CHEM 306) C or better · with lab · within 7 years · one of: chem Introduction to Psychology (PSYC C1000) C or better Introduction to Public Speaking (COMM C1000, 331 or 481) C or better Introductory Sociology (SOC 300) C or better Math: MATH 300, STAT C1000, STAT C1000H or higher C or better Nutrition (NUTRI 300 or NUTRI 480) C or better Introduction to Dental Hygiene (DHYG 100) Recommended Health and background checks 1 Background check and drug screening Application basics 3 High school diploma or recognized equivalent Special GPA: non-science eligibility courses 2.5 Special GPA: science eligibility courses 3.0 
