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SchoolUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center College of DentistryTennessee
LocationTennessee
Published cohortEntering class of 2024
Average overall GPA3.75
Average science GPA3.65
Average DAT AA20.5Legacy 1–30 scale
Class size128
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.34-4.002024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees12994 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college credits97 hours for consideration; bachelor’s preferred. Applying without a degree needs advance approval.
Prerequisite coursesSemester hours: English 6; biology, general/organic chemistry and physics with labs 8 each; biochemistry 3; one specified upper-level biology course. C or better by May 31 before entry. Review in-person science rules.
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyNot yet verified
ShadowingAt least 50 hours in general dental practice.
Recommendation lettersPreferred: committee plus another evaluator, or two science professors plus another evaluator. Up to four through AADSAS.
Residency & eligibilityNot yet verified
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionCommunity outreach and direct interaction with people in need are valued.
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.