Louisville (ULSD)
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
University of Louisville
School Information
Mission Statement
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is committed to the university's mission statement, to support the commitment to excellence in teaching and to provide engaged service and outreach to our community.
Combined Degree Programs
- DMD/MS in Oral Biology
Allows students to complete MS coursework and research within the four years of the DMD program without additional tuition costs.
- DMD/PhD
Offered in collaboration with the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies, often focusing on Oral Biology or Immunology.
- DMD/MBA
Offered in partnership with the UofL College of Business at a reduced cost for dental students.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- Postdoctoral Specialty Programs - Internationally trained dentists with equivalent degrees are eligible to apply for specialty residencies such as Endodontics and GPR.
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 16 | Unknown | C- |
| general chem | 8 | Yes | C- |
| organic chem | 8 | Yes | C- |
| physics | 3 | No | C- |
| biochem | 3 | No | C- |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- other (3)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2024-2025
Mean Age
23
Class Size
120
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.66
Science GPA
3.57
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
19.9
Total Science
19.5
PAT
19.9
Section Breakdowns
Bio
19.0
OC
21.0
RC
21.0
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
- 20
- 95th
- 24
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.23
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 3.96
Lower
Median
Upper
Science GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.09
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 3.94
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 1,557 | 113 | 7.3% |
| in state | 112 | 26 | 23.2% |
| out of_state | 1,416 | 86 | 6.1% |
| international | 29 | 1 | 3.5% |
Class Composition
Out-of-State Enrollee Origins
Home states represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local state.
86 students reported
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$169,844
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $41,760 | $86,938 | $701 |
| D2 | $41,760 | $86,938 | $701 |
| D3 | $41,760 | $86,938 | $701 |
| D4 | $41,760 | $86,938 | $701 |
| Total (4 Years) | $167,040 | $347,752 | $2,804 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
A vertically integrated 4-year curriculum where D1 focuses on basic sciences, D2 on preclinical simulation, and D3-D4 on direct patient care in the school's clinics and external rotation sites.
Clinical Rotations:
- Community-Based Rotations - Students perform rotations at various clinical sites in Louisville and across the state of Kentucky.
- Specialty Rotations - Specific block rotations in Pediatric Dentistry and Special Health Care Needs Dentistry.
Postdoctoral Programs
- General Practice Residency (GPR)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
Graduate Programs
- Master of Science in Oral Biology (MSOB)
- PhD in Oral Biology