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: 104
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

Admissions Statistics: (2024 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

1,328

104

7.83%

In-State

180

45.56%

Out-State

1,098

1.82%

International

4.00%

Class Breakdown by Residency:

Number of Enrollees

Percentage of Incoming Class

In-State

78.85%

Out-State

19.23%

International

1.92%

Academic Averages for Acceptance:

DAT Academic Average

DAT Natural Science

DAT Perceptual Ability

Cumulative GPA

Science GPA

20.6

20.1

19.9

3.70

3.62

Range of Academics for Acceptance:

5th Percentile of Enrollees

95th Percentile of Enrollees

DAT Academic Average

Cumulative GPA

3.33

3.99

Science GPA

3.14

4.00

Prerequisites

Preferred

Strongly Preferred

Required

Baccalaureate is:

Required Coursework:

Required Course

Credits (Semesters/Quarters)

Required Lab

Biology : Must include (1) Anatomy/Histology with lab, (2) Physiology, (3) Microbiology or Immunology, and (4) Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Biochemistry)

20 / 30

General Chemistry OR 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:

Required Shadowing Hours:

100 total hours of shadowing is required and must be completed by the October 1st application deadline.
Shadowing is to be completed within General Dentistry and at least two (2) different dentistry specialty practices, for example, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, etc. Shadowing in public health clinics and other health environments are acceptable.
Shadowing can be completed in-person or virtual.

Letters of Recommendation:

Two letters: one from science or research faculty member you studied under and second from another faculty member or dentist you shadowed in the last 12 months.
Note: Committee letters count as one letter, instead of three.

Dental Admissions Test Requirements:

Mandatory DAT

Canadian DAT Accepted?

Applicants Evaluated Before Official DAT Submission?

DAT Score Considered

Yes

Only most recent score considered

Supplemental Information:

Mandatory Casper

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

After a full review of all requirements, materials, and the Kira assessment; a select group of qualified applicants will be invited to attend an in-person panel interview.
Take place on Saturdays between September and November.

Finances and Application Logistics

Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2025:

Year

In-State Tuition

Out-State Tuition

Additional Fees

Estimated Living Expenses

$45,345

$101,985

$11,155

$23,162

$45,345

$101,985

$11,080

$23,262

$45,345

$101,985

$11,080

$22,012

$45,345

$101,985

$14,455

$21,262

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

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