Around 1,200.

Approximately 84.

Yes. As a public state institution, UAB SOD gives preference to in-state applicants.

Yes. About 30% of our incoming class are out of state students.

Read more about residency determination for UAB SOD tuition purposes.

Technically yes. However, competitive applicants are earning or have earned an undergraduate degree.

Typically, average overall GPA is a 3.78. Average Science GPA is a 3.72

Academics are very important. UAB SOD uses a holistic application evaluation process that incudes non-academic as well

Typically its is around 21 Academic Average. 20 Total Science.

Most students take the DAT during their Junior year of college. We recommend that you work with your Academic/ Pre-Dental Advisor to determine the best time.

We advise students with an 18 or below to retake the DAT

Letters of recommendation, personal statement, interview, general dentistry shadowing, community service, student involvement, and other experiences.

No.

December 15 is Dental Offer Day. Additional offers may be given after that date to complete the D1 class.

D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) and D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degrees are equivalent degrees. The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry awards the D.M.D. degree.

UAB School of Dentistry participates in the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) application service. Through AADSAS, the applicant files only one application for admission to any of the participating dental schools. Extreme care should be exercised to make certain that the application form is filled out accurately and completely. Errors or omissions will delay processing. AADSAS will process the application for distribution to each of the participating schools designated by the applicant. Applicants will be required to pay an initial application fee through AADSAS upon submitting their application.

For more information on AADSAS:

AADSAS