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SchoolOregon Health & Science University School of DentistryOregon
LocationOregon
Published cohortEntering class of 2024
Average overall GPA3.68
Average science GPA3.61
Average DAT AA20.7Legacy 1–30 scale
Class size73
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.31-3.982024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees7539 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college credits90 semester hours at application suggested; bachelor’s highly recommended rather than required.
Prerequisite coursesRequired sciences include biology, general/organic chemistry, physics with labs, biochemistry, plus writing and additional listed study. C or better; limited transcripted AP/IB substitutions allowed.
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyOnly most recent scores considered. Canadian DAT not accepted; January 1 is the priority score deadline.
Shadowing50 clinical observation hours recommended before application, including 25 in general practice.
Recommendation lettersTwo basic-science faculty and a shadowed/workplace dentist, or a committee evaluation that also covers the dentist perspective.
Residency & eligibilityNot yet verified
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionNot yet verified
Policy context & sourcesPublished admissions policy; confirm your application cycleAdmissions policyReviewed 2026-09-20
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Official sourceClass profileReviewed 2026-09-20

Averages are not admissions requirements or predictions. Cohorts and DAT scales differ. Scores on the 200–600 and legacy 1–30 scales are shown separately and are not converted.