Creighton (Creighton SOD)
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Creighton University
School Information
Mission Statement
The School of Dentistry prepares competent and compassionate oral health professionals to improve the health of our diverse society.
Combined Degree Programs
- DDS/MS in Oral Biology
The School of Dentistry offers both the Doctor of Dental Surgery and a Master of Science in Oral Biology; catalogs list coursework for both concurrently under the School of Dentistry.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- Advanced Standing Program - Creighton is listed by the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) as a school offering advanced standing or international dental programs for internationally trained dentists.
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 8 | Yes | - |
| general chem | 8 | Yes | - |
| organic chem | 8 | Yes | - |
| physics | 8 | Yes | - |
| biochem | 3 | No | - |
| english | 6 | No | - |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor (2)
- other (1)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2024-2025
Mean Age
23
Class Size
117
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.72
Science GPA
3.64
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
20.5
Total Science
20.2
PAT
20.5
Entering Class Percentile Ranges
Reported 5th, median, and 95th percentile values for the entering class. Missing points were not reported.
DAT Academic Average
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 18
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 25
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.26
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 4.00
Lower
Median
Upper
Science GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.09
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 4.00
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 2,072 | 116 | 5.6% |
| in state | 59 | 8 | 13.6% |
| out of_state | 1,932 | 104 | 5.4% |
| international | 81 | 4 | 4.9% |
Class Composition
Out-of-State Enrollee Origins
Home states represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local state.
56 students reported
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$344,533
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $78,858 | $78,858 | $3,105 |
| D2 | $78,858 | $78,858 | $7,232 |
| D3 | $78,858 | $78,858 | $7,232 |
| D4 | $78,858 | $78,858 | $11,532 |
| Total (4 Years) | $315,432 | $315,432 | $29,101 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
A four-year DDS program emphasizing early clinical exposure, Jesuit values of service, and comprehensive oral healthcare using advanced technology like CAD/CAM and digital simulation.
Clinical Rotations:
- Extramural Education Program - Fourth-year students rotate through 21 sites across 7 states, including federally qualified health centers, tribal clinics, and rural practices.
- ILAC Dental Program - Annual summer health program providing clinical services in rural communities of the Dominican Republic.
- St. Francis Mission Dental Clinic - Clinical rotation serving the Lakota (Sioux) community on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.
- After-hours Clinic - An emergency diversion program where students and faculty provide acute dental care twice a week.
- One World Community Health Centers - Community-based dental education experience at a local federally-qualified health center.
Graduate Programs
- Master of Science (MS) in Oral Biology