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College Admission Requirements
Requirements change each year. Always check the school’s official page. To compare dental and medical programs side by side, with filters by state and length, see our BS/MD and BS/DDS programs list.
1Case Western Reserve UniversityPre-Professional Scholars Program (BA/DMD)BA/DMD
High school seniors
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong GPA and high SAT or ACT scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement/essay
- Extracurricular activities and demonstrated interest in dentistry
- Interview (if invited)
- In college: 3.50 overall and science GPA; DAT 410+ Academic Average, 390+ Perceptual Ability
2University of Detroit Mercy7-Year Dental Program (BS Biology or BA Chemistry + DDS)7 years
GPA 3.5ACT 28SAT 1300
- GPA 3.5 (first 6 semesters), overall and in math and science
- ACT 28 (26+ on each section) or SAT 1300 (620+ ERW, 610+ Math; no superscore); test-optional applicants may apply
- 1 year each of biology and chemistry; 3 years of math including trigonometry
- 350–400-word essay and 2 letters of recommendation
- Documented exposure to dentistry
- Interview (if invited)
3New York UniversityBA/DDS Program7 years
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong GPA and high SAT or ACT scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement/essay
- Extracurricular activities and interest in dentistry
- Interview (if invited)
4Penn Dental MedicineBS/DMD through Hampton, Lehigh, Muhlenberg or Villanova7 years
3 + 410–15 accepted a year
- Apply as a high school senior to a partner college (Hampton University, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College or Villanova University) and choose the Penn Dental Bio-Dental option
- 3 years at the partner college, then 4 years at Penn Dental Medicine
- Top academic performance and high SAT or ACT scores
- Letters of recommendation and a personal statement
- Demonstrated interest in dentistry
- Interview (if invited)
- Penn’s own Bio-Dental program for Penn undergraduates no longer accepts applications
5University of ConnecticutSpecial Program in Dental Medicine (BA/BS + DMD)8 years
GPA 3.5Test-optional
- High school GPA 3.5 (4.0 scale)
- SAT/ACT not required: UConn is test-optional
- Supplemental application and 2 letters on your interest in dentistry (Nov 1 / Nov 8 deadlines)
- Advanced math and lab sciences; demonstrated commitment to dentistry
- Enrolls in the UConn Honors Program
- Interview with the Dental School (junior year)
6Marquette UniversityPre-Dental Scholars Program (BS/DDS)7 years
SAT 1280ACT 27Up to 10 a year
- SAT 1280 or ACT 27 (24+ on each section); test-optional applicants considered equally
- Top 25% of class; semifinalists averaged a 3.95 unweighted GPA
- 1 year each of biology and chemistry, 3 years of math including trigonometry, 2+ years of a foreign language
- Letters of recommendation and a personal statement/essay
- Extracurricular activities, especially in healthcare or dentistry
- Interview (if invited)
7Augusta UniversityDental Scholars Program (BS/DMD, Dental College of Georgia)7 years
GPA 3.7SAT 1360ACT 30
- GPA 3.7 minimum (recalculated, unweighted)
- SAT 1360 (EBRW + Math; superscores accepted) or ACT 30 composite
- 3 years BS in Cell & Molecular Biology, then 4 years DMD
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Georgia residents preferred
- Apply by Oct 31 (Early Action); supplement and letter by Dec 15
8Missouri Southern State UniversityMSSU–KCU Early Acceptance Program (MKEAP)BS + DMD
10 dental seatsACT 28SAT 1310
- 10 seats at KCU’s dental school in Joplin (plus 25 for KCU’s DO program)
- ACT 28 (math 22+) or SAT 1310 (math 540+); single test, no superscores
- Unweighted GPA 3.7, and 3.5 in math and science (4.0 scale)
- Extracurricular activities, with an emphasis on community service and leadership
- 3+ years of math, including algebra and trigonometry
- 3+ years of science, including biology and chemistry
9Stony Brook UniversityScholars for Dental Medicine (BS or BA/DDS)8 years
Middle 50%: GPA 98–99SAT 1490–1590
- Middle 50% of admits: high school GPA 98–99 (100 scale), SAT 1490–1590; ACT also considered
- For select freshmen admitted to the Honors College, WISE Honors Program or University Scholars, by nomination
- Looks for maturity, social commitment, interest in science, high moral character, breadth of interests and strong communication skills
- In college: 3.5 overall and 3.4 science GPA, DAT at or above the national average, 100 hours of dental shadowing
10Nova Southeastern UniversityDental Medicine Dual Admission6–8 years
GPA 4.0 weighted2+4 · 3+4 · 4+4
- 4.0 weighted high school GPA
- 2+4 track: ACT 31 or SAT 1400
- 3+4 track: ACT 30 or SAT 1360
- 4+4 track: ACT 27 or SAT 1270
- Biology, Chemistry, and Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry
11University of Louisville School of DentistryULEAD early admissionBA/BS + DMD
GPA 3.75 weightedACT 30SAT 1360
- 3.75 GPA (weighted)
- ACT 30 or SAT 1360
- Two letters of recommendation
- Minimum of 12 hours of general dental observation
- Meet and maintain minimum technical standards
- Essay on how you arrived at this career goal (1,000 words or less)
- Admitted to UofL; apply by Dec 1 of senior year
12Virginia Commonwealth UniversityGuaranteed Admission Program for Dentistry (BS or BA/DDS)8 years
GPA 3.5SAT 1330ACT 29
- Unweighted GPA 3.5
- SAT 1330 (reading and math, one sitting) or ACT 29 composite; no superscores
- Two short essays, 250 words or less each
- Guaranteed admission candidates must also complete the VCU Common Application
13University of PittsburghGuaranteed Admissions 8-Year Program8 years
Top 10%SAT 1470ACT 33
- Top 10% of class plus SAT 1470 (EBRW + Math) or ACT 33
- Choose Pre-Dentistry on the Pitt application, then send supplemental materials
- In college: 3.75 overall and 3.65 science/math GPA, dental experience, interview in junior year
14University of Alabama at BirminghamEarly Dental School Acceptance Program (EDSAP)8 years
GPA 3.5ACT 30SAT 1360
- High school GPA 3.5
- ACT 30 or SAT 1360
- 4 years of English and math, 1 year of chemistry or physics, 1 year of biology
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident; apply by Nov 15 of senior year
- 4 years at UAB, then 4 years at the UAB School of Dentistry
15University of the PacificPre-Dental Advantage Program (accelerated BS/DDS)5–7 years
2+3 · 3+3 · 4+3
- For first-time college students: apply to Pacific and choose the pre-dental major
- 2+3, 3+3 or 4+3 pathways into the Dugoni School of Dentistry
- 2+3 pathway needs a 3.70 college GPA plus AP, IB or early college credit
- Meet GPA and DAT minimums to earn a guaranteed Dugoni interview
Not direct high-school entry: you apply once you are a student at the university.
1Rutgers School of Dental MedicineBA/DMD for Rutgers–New Brunswick students3 + 4
Apply as a sophomore
- Not a high-school-entry program: apply at the end of sophomore year as a Rutgers–New Brunswick (SAS or SEBS) student
- 3.5 cumulative and science GPA at Rutgers
- Pre-dental science prerequisites; at least 3 science letters
- DAT minimums (e.g. 420 Academic Average)
2Temple University3-year Bachelor’s + 4-year DMD (Kornberg School of Dentistry)3 + 4
Apply as a freshman
- Not a high-school-entry program: apply in your first semester at Temple
- Acceptance to Temple University and the Temple Honors Program; Biology or Chemistry major
- 3.6 cumulative and science GPA in college; DAT set by Kornberg
- Commitment to service/volunteer activities
- Completed Accelerated Application
- Transfer students are not eligible for Accelerated Programs
Summer programs for future dentists
Health science summer programs for BA/BS-DDS/DMD applicants
Combined dental programs look for a proven commitment to health science. None of these 18 programs is dental-only, but each gives hands-on lab, research or clinical-science experience at a hospital, cancer center or medical school. They are sorted from most selective to open enrollment, with every date, deadline, cost and requirement. Your mentor helps your student pick the right mix and prepare each application.
Most selective Kenan Fellows High School Summer Internship (Wertheim UF Scripps Institute)Paid lab research internship 2026: June 5 - July 31 (full-time, 40 hrs/week); 2027 not yet posted · In-person, Jupiter, Florida campusDeadline 2026 cycle: 2026-03-01; 2027 not yet posted FreeStipend
- How selective
- 250+ applicants for 14 spots (~6%), 2026
- Program dates
- 2026: June 5 - July 31 (full-time, 40 hrs/week); 2027 not yet posted
- Format
- In-person, Jupiter, Florida campus
- Application deadline
- 2026 cycle: 2026-03-01; 2027 not yet posted
- Who can apply
- 14+; rising juniors/seniors at Palm Beach or Martin County high schools; 3.0 GPA; US citizen/PR
- Cost and funding
- Free; $4,480 stipend
- Essays
- Cover letter / personal statement
- Resume
- Academic resume or CV
- Transcript
- Unofficial transcript (plus college transcript if dual enrolled)
- Recommendations
- 2 science or math teacher references
- Good to know
- Scripps-lineage biomedical institute; ~6% admit rate; paid full-time lab research.
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