Washington (UWSOD)
University of Washington School of Dentistry
University of Washington
School Information
Mission Statement
To advance oral and craniofacial health as a global leader in collaborative education, personalized patient care, commitment to serving community needs and continuous improvement through discovery and innovation.
Combined Degree Programs
- DDS/PhD
Offered in conjunction with the Department of Oral Health Sciences; typically a minimum of 8 years combining DDS curriculum with a PhD in Oral Health Sciences.
- DDS/MS
Concurrent enrollment may be arranged on an individual basis with the Department of Oral Health Sciences or other University of Washington schools.
International Student Programs
Other Paths:
- UW International Dentist DDS Program (UWIDDS)
- General Dentistry Preceptorship (GDP) Program - A program for internationally trained dentists to familiarize themselves with the U.S. dental education model, including mentorship for advanced standing applications.
- FOCUS Certificate Program - A 12-month longitudinal preparatory program for internationally trained dentists aiming to apply to U.S. dental schools or residencies.
Degree Requirements
Coursework Requirements
| Subject | Credits (Sem) | Lab Required | Min Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| biology | 8 | No | - |
| general chem | 4 | No | - |
| organic chem | 4 | No | - |
| biochem | 4 | No | - |
| physics | 8 | No | - |
| microbiology | 4 | No | - |
Credit Policies
Experience Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
Required Types:
- science professor (1)
- dentist (1)
- other (1)
Test Requirements
Application Logistics
Admissions Cycle
2024-2025
Mean Age
24
Class Size
71
GPA Statistics
Cumulative GPA
3.68
Science GPA
3.62
DAT Scores
Primary Scores
Academic Average
21.6
Total Science
21.4
PAT
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
- —
- 95th
- 26
Lower
Median
Upper
Cumulative GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.19
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 3.99
Lower
Median
Upper
Science GPA
Entering-class percentile
- 5th
- 3.11
- 50th
- —
- 95th
- 3.99
Lower
Median
Upper
Applicants & Enrollees
| Category | Applicants | Enrollees | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 972 | 62 | 6.4% |
| in state | 188 | 53 | 28.2% |
| out of_state | 722 | 7 | 1.0% |
| international | 62 | 2 | 3.2% |
Class Composition
Out-of-State Enrollee Origins
Home states represented by enrolled students from outside the school's local state.
7 students reported
Academic Year
2025-2026
Tuition & Fees (Program Total, In-State)
$260,622
Cost by Program Year
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | $59,226 | $84,926 | $417 |
| D2 | $68,272 | $98,135 | $417 |
| D3 | $68,264 | $98,135 | $417 |
| D4 | $63,192 | $98,135 | $417 |
| Total (4 Years) | $258,954 | $379,331 | $1,668 |
Research Opportunities
Research Themes:
Clinical Experiences
The clinical curriculum emphasizes comprehensive patient care and includes early clinical exposure through foundations courses and specialty clerkships, culminating in community-based rotations.
Clinical Rotations:
- Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE) - An educational track focused on training students in rural and underserved areas, with years 1 and 2 in Spokane and clinical rotations across Washington.
- Service Learning Rotation (SLR) - A required 5-week community-based rotation for 4th-year students in community health centers, tribal clinics, or private practices throughout Washington and Montana.
- Rural/Underserved Opportunities Program (RUOP) - A summer immersion experience for RIDE students to work in community health clinics following their first year.
- Specialty Clerkships - Clinical clerkships in fields such as Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Medicine, and Oral Surgery.
Postdoctoral Programs
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
- General Practice Residency (GPR)
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Oral Medicine
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Graduate Programs
- PhD in Oral Health Sciences
- MS in Oral Health Sciences
- Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD)