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SchoolPacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Dental MedicineWashington
LocationWashington
Published cohortCheck school website
Average overall GPANot available here
Average science GPANot available here
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Class sizeNot available here
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentilesNot available
2025 first-time enrollees3623 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college credits90 semester hours minimum; bachelor’s preferred.
Prerequisite coursesLecture credits: general/organic chemistry, biology/zoology, anatomy/physiology 6 each; biochemistry, microbiology, physics, English, social/behavioral science 3 each. Within seven years; at most three outstanding courses at application. Separate hygiene-graduate waiver exists.
GPA policyMinimum overall 2.85; prerequisite GPA 3.0.
DAT policyNot required. Prior DAT scores remain visible in AADSAS.
Shadowing50 in-person hours; waived with 1,000 assisting/hygiene work hours. No virtual observation.
Recommendation lettersThree letters including science instructor and dentist. Confirm third evaluator role; page wording is inconsistent.
Residency & eligibilityNot yet verified
Community service50 volunteer hours within three years; varied activities encouraged.
Application & selectionCommitment to rural and underserved communities matters.
Policy context & sourcesPublished admissions policy; confirm your application cycleAdmissions policyReviewed 2026-09-20
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