
Ohio State (OSU College of Dentistry)
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University
School Information
Mission Statement
The College of Dentistry is dedicated to addressing the evolving health care needs of communities in Ohio, the nation, and the world by: Providing comprehensive oral and craniofacial health care in an inter-professional health science community; Educating health care professionals and scientists in a collaborative and diverse academic environment; Creating, discovering, and sharing knowledge; Preparing socially responsible and engaged citizens; Promoting a culture of excellence, respect, and inclusiveness.
Combined Degree Programs
- DDS/PhD in Oral Biology
A seven-year combined program designed for students pursuing careers in academic dentistry and research.
- DDS/MPH
Prepares students for professional practice with a focus on population health and public health leadership.
- Combined Biology BS or BA/DDS
A combination curriculum allowing students to complete both degrees in a shorter timeframe than pursuing them consecutively.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- International Dentist Track (IDT) - An accelerated 28-month advanced standing curriculum starting in the second year for foreign-trained dentists.
- Observation Program in Advanced Prosthodontics - A formalized short-term educational experience offered for foreign-trained dentists.
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 8 | Yes | C |
| general chem | 8 | Yes | C |
| organic chem | 8 | Yes | C |
| physics | 4 | Yes | C |
| biochem | 4 | No | C |
| anatomy | 3 | No | C |
| physiology | 3 | No | C |
| microbiology | 3 | No | C |
| english | 6 | No | C |
| math | - | No | C |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor (1)
- other (1)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2025-2026
Mean Age
22
Class Size
120
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.73
Science GPA
3.65
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
20.9
Total Science
20.6
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
- 17
- 50th
- 21
- 95th
- 26
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 2.98
- 50th
- 3.68
- 95th
- 4.00
Lower
Median
Upper
Science GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 2.87
- 50th
- 3.61
- 95th
- 4.00
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 1,264 | 123 | 9.7% |
| in state | 253 | 105 | 41.5% |
| out of_state | 988 | 18 | 1.8% |
| international | 23 | 0 | - |
Class Composition
Out-of-State Enrollee Origins
Home states represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local state.
18 students reported
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$271,686
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $52,360 | $111,146 | $7,268 |
| D2 | $62,720 | $136,948 | $7,966 |
| D3 | $62,720 | $136,948 | $7,966 |
| D4 | $62,720 | $136,948 | $7,966 |
| Total (4 Years) | $240,520 | $521,990 | $31,166 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
The 11-semester curriculum begins with basic sciences and pre-clinical courses in years 1 and 2, transitioning to comprehensive clinical patient care and outreach in years 3 and 4.
Clinical Rotations:
- OHIO Project (Oral Health Improvement through Outreach) - Fourth-year students complete 50 days of service in community clinics, including mobile dental units and health department clinics.
- Fourth-Year Externships - Extensive community-based rotations providing high-volume experience in oral surgery and restorative dentistry.
Postdoctoral Programs
- General Practice Residency (GPR)
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Anesthesiology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Graduate Programs
- MS in Oral Biology
- PhD in Oral Biology