Marquette (MUSoD)
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Marquette University
School Information
Mission Statement
The Marquette University School of Dentistry is committed to excellence in education, research and service, resulting in high quality oral health care.
Combined Degree Programs
- B.S./D.D.S. (Pre-Dental Scholars)
An accelerated seven-year program allowing students to complete their undergraduate and dental degrees in seven years rather than eight, with conditional acceptance to the School of Dentistry.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- Advanced Standing Program - A three-year program for foreign-trained dentists that begins with a foundational year of technical and didactic coursework followed by two years of clinical training.
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 | - |
| english | 6 | No | - |
| biochem | 3 | No | - |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor (2)
- other (1)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2025-2026
Mean Age
21
Class Size
100
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.75
Science GPA
3.68
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
21.1
Total Science
20.3
PAT
20.6
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
- 26
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.17
- 50th
- 3.75
- 95th
- 3.99
Lower
Median
Upper
Science GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 2.99
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 3.99
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 2,657 | 100 | 3.8% |
| in state | 154 | 50 | 32.5% |
| out of_state | 2,281 | 49 | 2.1% |
| international | 222 | 1 | 0.5% |
Class Composition
Out-of-State Enrollee Origins
Home states represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local state.
49 students reported
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$255,434
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $62,890 | $71,550 | - |
| D2 | $62,890 | $71,550 | - |
| D3 | $62,890 | $71,550 | $1,080 |
| D4 | $62,890 | $71,550 | $2,794 |
| Total (4 Years) | $251,560 | $286,200 | $3,874 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
A competency-based curriculum featuring a Comprehensive Patient Management Groups (CPMG) model and a student-centered philosophy that integrates clinical care starting in the first year.
Clinical Rotations:
- External Community Rotations - Required rotations at urban and rural sites including the Marquette Community Dental Clinic (Milwaukee), Tri-County Community Dental Clinic (Appleton), and Chippewa Valley Technical College (Eau Claire).
- Delta Dental Urgent and Special Care Clinic - Provides specialized clinical experience in urgent care and treating patients with special health care needs.
Postdoctoral Programs
- General Practice Residency (GPR)
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
Graduate Programs
- Dental Biomaterials (M.S.)
- Dental Public Health