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SchoolUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center School of DentistryMississippi
LocationMississippi
Published cohortEntering class of 2024
Average overall GPA3.78
Average science GPA3.71
Average DAT AA20.3Legacy 1–30 scale
Class size40
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.27-4.002024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees3838 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college creditsNot yet verified
Prerequisite coursesNot yet verified
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyDAT required; scores more than three years old are not accepted.
Shadowing70 hours with at least four dental providers; each practice counts as one experience. Include a general dentist. Qualifying paid clinical work may count.
Recommendation lettersFour letters: two science instructors, a shadowed dentist and a service supervisor. A master’s-program letter replaces one science letter when applicable.
Residency & eligibilityNot yet verified
Community service100 community-service hours, including at least 30 serving vulnerable or disadvantaged populations. Follow the school’s definitions of eligible activities.
Application & selectionHolistic screening and multiple mini interviews consider preparation, service, experiences and professionalism.
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.