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SchoolUniversity of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of DentistryCalifornia
LocationCalifornia
Published cohortEntering class of 2024
Average overall GPA3.65
Average science GPA3.58
Average DAT AA22Legacy 1–30 scale
Class size142
2024 GPA range5th–95th percentiles3.20-3.992024 source ↗
2025 first-time enrollees148106 in-stateADEA 2025 · Table 5 ↗
Degree & college creditsAt least 90 semester / 135 quarter units at an accredited U.S. or English-speaking Canadian institution.
Prerequisite coursesNot yet verified
GPA policyNot yet verified
DAT policyNot yet verified
ShadowingAt least 40 hours observing a general dentist. Dental assisting cannot substitute for these shadowing hours.
Recommendation lettersNot yet verified
Residency & eligibilityNot yet verified
Community serviceNot yet verified
Application & selectionResearch experience is highly recommended but is not required. Review the official prerequisite and application-material lists before applying.
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.