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Indiana
Admissions Statistics for Indiana Dental School Requirements
Background Information
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Institution Type: Public
- Campus Setting: Urban
- Dental Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S)
- Mission Statement: “To advance the oral and systemic health of the people of the state of Indiana and globally through excellence in teaching and learning, research and creative activities, patient care, civic engagement and service.”
- Year Opened: 1879
- Number of Months to Earn Degree: 48
- Campus Housing Available: Yes
- Class Size: 106
- Term Type: Semester
Combined degrees offered:
B.A./B.S.
M.B.A.
M.P.H.
M.S.
Ph.D.
Other Degrees
International Dental Graduate Programs:
Traditional Predoctoral Program for IDGs
Advanced Standing Program for IDGs
Yes
Yes
Admissions Statistics: (2023 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
- Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 23
Acceptance Rates by Location:
Number of Applicants
Number of Enrollees
Enrollment Rate
Overall
912
102
11.84%
In-State
157
78
49.68%
Out-State
724
21
2.90%
International
31
3
9.68%
Class Breakdown by Residency:
Number of Enrollees
Percentage of Incoming Class
In-State
78
76.47%
Out-State
21
20.59%
International
3
2.94%
Academic Averages for Acceptance:
DAT Academic Average
DAT Perceptual Ability
Cumulative GPA
Science GPA
20.7
20
3.61
3.52
Range of Academics for Acceptance:
5th Percentile of Enrollees
95th Percentile of Enrollees
DAT Academic Average
18
24
Cumulative GPA
3.20
3.95
Science GPA
3.02
3.96
Prerequisites
Preferred
Strongly Preferred
Required
Baccalaureate is:
Required Coursework:
Required Course
Credits (Semesters/Quarters)
Required Lab
Biology : Must include (1) anatomy, (2) physiology, (3) microbiology or immunology, and (4) molecular biology, cell biology, or biochemistry)
20/30
Inorganic Chemistry
8/12
Organic Chemistry
4/5
Physics
8/12
Social Sciences : Must include psychology or communication studies
3/5
Humanities: Must include either English composition, literature, philosophy, history, or foreign language
3/5
- Recommended courses include: Histology and Zoology
Community College Coursework and Advanced Placement Credit:
Prerequisites
Electives
AP Credit Accepted
Yes, for non-science requirements
Yes
Community College Coursework Accepted
Yes, for non-science requirements
Yes
Maximum number of Community College Credit Hours:
- 60
Required Shadowing Hours:
- O Hours Required
- 100 hours of dental shadowing in at least 3 private practices is recommended.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters, one from a science professor and one from an academic professor of any discipline, or a dentist who the applicant has shadowed.
Dental Admissions Test Requirements:
Mandatory DAT
Canadian DAT Accepted?
Applicants Evaluated Before Official DAT Submission?
DAT Score Considered
Yes
Yes
No
Only most recent score considered
Supplemental Information:
Participation in ADEA AADSAS
Required Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Fee
Yes
Yes, the supplemental application is sent out by email after the AADSAS application has been verified.
Yes: $80 for all applicants
Interview Format
- Panel interview with one interviewee and two faculty members.
- Interview may be virtual or in-person.
Finances and Application Logistics
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2023:
Year
In-State Tuition
Out-State Tuition
Additional Fees
Estimated Living Expenses
D1
$42,945
$97,047
$17,696.42
$24,370
D2
$42,945
$97,047
$17,294.42
$24,370
D3
$42,945
$97,047
$16,044.42
$24,370
D4
$42,945
$97,047
$18,539.42
$24,370
University Offerings
1. Academic Offerings
- Oral Health Research Institute (OHRI) allows for dental research in areas including bone/regenerative medicine, dental public health, and dental informatics
- Student research fellowship program allows dental students to participate in research under faculty mentorship
- Annual Research Day allows dental students to present their research
2. Clinical Experiences
- Clinical Curriculum Overview
- D1: Introduction relevant biomedical sciences, dental materials, and treatment planning.
- D2: Students take community-based education courses and get introduced to dental specialties.
- D3: Students continue community-based education and complete Dental Rounds. Clinic courses in advanced restorative dentistry, cariology, dentures, and more.
- D4: Students provide comprehensive dental care to patients through various clinics. Students undergo rotations in oral surgery and emergency clinics.
- Postdoctoral and Residency Programs
- Masters Programs:
- Dental Materials
- Dentistry
- Residency:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- PhDs:
- Dental Sciences
- Graduate Certificates:
- Dental Informatics
- Masters Programs:
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