
UPenn (Penn Dental Medicine)
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
School Information
Mission Statement
To transform global oral health and well-being through exceptional clinical care, innovation, education, and research.
Combined Degree Programs
- DMD/JD
Joint degree with Penn Carey Law School, typically completed in 6 to 6.5 years.
- DMD/MBA
Dual degree with the Wharton School, emphasizing business administration and leadership.
- DMD/MPH
Partnered with the Perelman School of Medicine for a Master of Public Health.
- DMD/MBE
Master of Bioethics offered in conjunction with the Perelman School of Medicine.
- DMD/MS in Bioengineering
Collaborative program with the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
- DMD/MEd
Master of Science in Education with the Graduate School of Education.
- DMD/MS in Oral Biology (MSOB)
Research-focused dual degree for students interested in academic or biomedical careers.
- DMD/MS in Nutrition Science
Integrated program focusing on the intersection of nutrition and oral health.
- Bio-Dental 7-Year Programs
Accelerated undergraduate/dental paths with partners like Lehigh and Muhlenberg.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- Program for Advanced Standing Students (PASS) - A 29-month program for foreign-trained dentists leading to a DMD degree; students join the second-year class.
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 8 | Yes | C |
| general chem | - | Yes | C |
| organic chem | - | Yes | C |
| biochem | 3 | No | C |
| physics | 8 | Yes | C |
| math | 3 | No | C |
| english | 6 | No | C |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor (2)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2025-2026
Mean Age
22
Class Size
167
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.85
Science GPA
3.82
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
23.5
Total Science
23.3
PAT
21.6
Section Breakdowns
RC
23.9
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
- 21
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 27
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.63
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 4.00
Lower
Median
Upper
Science GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.52
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 4.00
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 2,852 | 167 | 5.9% |
| in state | 163 | 17 | 10.4% |
| out of_state | 2,416 | 130 | 5.4% |
| international | 273 | 20 | 7.3% |
Class Composition
Out-of-State Enrollee Origins
Home states represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local state.
127 students reported
Academic Year
2026-2027
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$421,008
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $97,848 | $97,848 | $7,404 |
| D2 | $97,848 | $97,848 | $7,404 |
| D3 | $97,848 | $97,848 | $7,404 |
| D4 | $97,848 | $97,848 | $7,404 |
| Total (4 Years) | $391,392 | $391,392 | $29,616 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
Penn Dental features clinical entry starting in the first year (D1), where students assist D3/D4 students in Primary Care Units (PCU). The curriculum integrates 'One Health' concepts and community-based care.
Clinical Rotations:
- Specialty Clinic Rotations - Mandatory rotations through the school's six specialty clinics: Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, and Periodontics.
- Extramural Community Clinics - Comprehensive community-based care rotations at various sites throughout Philadelphia during the D3 and D4 years.
- Oral Medicine/Radiology Rotations - Early clinical exposure rotations starting in the first year.
Postdoctoral Programs
- Endodontics
- Oral Medicine
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
Graduate Programs
- Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD)
- Master of Oral Health Sciences (MOHS)
- Master of Advanced Dental Studies (MADS)
- Master of Science in Oral and Population Health (MSOPH)