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SchoolUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City School of DentistryMissouri
LocationMissouri
Published cohortEntering class of 2024
Average overall GPA3.77
Average science GPA3.71
Average DAT AA20.2Legacy 1–30 scale
Class size79
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.42-3.972024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees10856 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college creditsNot yet verified
Prerequisite coursesPrerequisites must be finished by the spring before entry. Includes biology, biochemistry, an additional specified biology course, two terms each of chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and writing; review lab rules.
GPA policyScience and math GPA: 3.0 minimum; 3.4+ preferred.
DAT policyNot yet verified
Shadowing80–100 hours of observation or dental work across at least three offices strongly suggested.
Recommendation lettersThree recommendations or a pre-health committee evaluation. Without a committee, at least one faculty and one dentist letter are required.
Residency & eligibilityNot yet verified
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionOngoing service, communication, critical thinking and professional character inform holistic review.
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.