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SchoolThe Ohio State University College of DentistryOhio
LocationOhio
Published cohortEntering class of 2024
Average overall GPA3.68
Average science GPA3.61
Average DAT AA20.9Legacy 1–30 scale
Class size123
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles2.98-4.002024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees11996 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college credits90 credit hours and 9 of 13 prerequisite courses completed when applying.
Prerequisite coursesThe university’s equivalency table lists anatomy, biochemistry, biology, general and organic chemistry, English, microbiology, physics and physiology. International coursework does not fulfill prerequisites.
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyDAT required.
Shadowing40 hours of unpaid observation in a general or specialist dental office.
Recommendation lettersNot yet verified
Residency & eligibilityOhio residents receive preference; nonresidents are considered competitively.
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionAcademics, DAT, activities and personal interview inform selection.
Policy context & sourcesPublished admissions policy; confirm your application cycleAdmissions policySupporting 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.