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SchoolUniversity of Maryland School of DentistryMaryland
LocationMaryland
Published cohortEntering class of 2024
Average overall GPA3.71
Average science GPA3.63
Average DAT AA21.7Legacy 1–30 scale
Class size128
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.35-3.992024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees12864 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college credits90 credits may qualify; bachelor’s strongly encouraged. No more than 60 community/junior-college credits.
Prerequisite coursesBiology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics: 8 semester hours each; English: 6. Check biochemistry and lab rules. More than two unfinished prerequisites prevents interview invitation. Grades C or better, normally within ten years; June 30 completion.
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyNot yet verified
Shadowing100 hours with a general dentist required; a specialist may qualify if a general dentist is unavailable.
Recommendation lettersNot yet verified
Residency & eligibilityNot yet verified
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionAP/IB may qualify when transcripted as specific courses. Accredited online labs accepted; in-person labs preferred.
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.