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SchoolUniversity of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental ClinicsIowa
LocationIowa
Published cohortEntering class of 2026
Average overall GPA3.81
Average science GPA3.75
Average DAT AA455200–600 scale
Class size80
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.19-4.002024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees7961 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college creditsNot yet verified
Prerequisite coursesBiology: 8 semester credits (Labs required); General chemistry: 8 semester credits (Labs required); Organic chemistry: 8 semester credits (Labs required); Physics: 8 semester credits (Labs required); Biochemistry: 3 semester credits (No lab required); English: 6 semester credits (Review writing-intensive options)
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyNot yet verified
ShadowingDocument dental shadowing. 40 hours by application; high-school experiences do not count.
Recommendation lettersNot yet verified
Residency & eligibilityNot yet verified
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionHave all application materials received and verified. Includes scores, evaluations, transcripts, fee and attestation. School lists 11:59 p.m. Eastern. (2026-09-30) Complete prerequisite coursework. Admitted students must finish the required courses by this date. (2027-06-30)
Policy context & sources2026–2027Admissions policySupporting policyReviewed 2026-09-19
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Official sourceClass profileReviewed 2026-09-18

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.