Your path to dentistry

Compare Schools

Compare your options side by side. Share a comparison with a friend or advisor.

Compare the details. Keep the context.

Choose up to four schools. Published class profiles are currently available for 71 schools; other programs link to their official sites.

Browse schools ↗

Shares school choices and public facts. Your grades, notes and application status stay private.

Save these schools to my plan
Comparison of selected dental schools and their published class profiles
SchoolUniversity of California, Los Angeles, School of DentistryCalifornia
LocationCalifornia
Published cohortEntering class of 2026 · DDS class of 2030
Average overall GPA3.90
Average science GPA3.88
Average DAT AA489200–600 scale
Class size88
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.67-4.002024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees8876 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college creditsAt least 90 semester / 135 quarter units. Community-college credit is limited to 70 semester / 105 quarter units. Courses must be C or better by June 30 before entry.
Prerequisite coursesSemester hours: general chemistry 8, organic chemistry 6, physics 8, biology 8, English 6, psychology 3, biochemistry 3. Sciences require labs. Online coursework is not accepted under this policy.
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyU.S. DAT by December 31, within the three-year window including application year; Canadian DAT not accepted.
ShadowingNot yet verified
Recommendation lettersNot yet verified
Residency & eligibilityInternational applicants may apply with qualifying visa eligibility and prerequisites completed at an accredited U.S. institution.
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionNot yet verified
Policy context & sourcesPublished admissions policy; confirm your application cycleAdmissions policyReviewed 2026-09-20
CurriculumReview the program’s official curriculum
Cost researchCheck current tuition, living costs, and your aid offer.Save your estimates in Education costs.
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.