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Ponce
Admissions Statistics for Ponce School of Dental Medicine Requirements
Background Information
- Location: Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Institution Type: Private
- Campus Setting: Urban
- Doctoral Dental Degree: Dental Medicine Doctor (D.M.D)
- Mission Statement: “The mission of the Ponce Health Sciences University School of Dental Medicine is to prepare culturally competent, ethical dental practitioners equipped with evidence-based knowledge and clinical skills. With a strong focus on underserved populations, we are committed to teaching, research, patient care, and community service to enhance oral health at both individual and community levels.”
- Term Type: Semester
- Number of Months to Earn Degree: 48
- Campus Housing Available: No
- Class Size: 50
- Term Type: Semester
Language proficiency requirement:
• Applicants must be bilingual in English and Spanish with proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding both languages.
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
No
No
Admissions Statistics: (2024 Applicant and Entering Class Data)
- Mean Age of First-Time, First-Year Enrollees: 25
Acceptance Rates by Location:
Number of Applicants
Number of Enrollees
Enrollment Rate
Overall
304
50
16.45%
In-State
135
44
32.59%
Out-State
153
6
3.92%
International
16
0
0.00%
Class Breakdown by Residency:
Number of Enrollees
Percentage of Incoming Class
In-State
44
88.00%
Out-State
6
12.00%
International
0
0.00%
Academic Averages for Acceptance:
DAT Academic Average
DAT Natural Science
DAT Perceptual
Cumulative GPA
Science GPA
16.4
16.2
18
3.41
3.24
Range of Academics for Acceptance:
5th Percentile of Enrollees
95th Percentile of Enrollees
DAT Academic Average
14
19
Cumulative GPA
2.92
3.86
Science GPA
2.79
3.82
Prerequisites
Preferred
Strongly Preferred
Required
Baccalaureate is:
Required Coursework:
Required Course
Credits (Semesters/Quarters)
Required Lab
General Biology
8 / 12
General Chemistry
8 / 12
Organic Chemistry
8 / 12
General Physics
8 / 12
Mathematics
6 / 10
Behavioral and Social Sciences
6 / 10
Spanish
12 / 18
English
12 / 18
- Recommended courses include: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Microbiology
Community College Coursework and Advanced Placement Credit:
Prerequisites
Electives
AP Credit Accepted
Yes (6 credits)
Yes
Community College Coursework Accepted
Yes
Yes
Maximum number of Community College Credit Hours:
- N/A
Required Shadowing Hours:
- Complete at least 24 hours of shadowing at a dental office to gain practical exposure to the profession.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Submit three letters of recommendation. It is recommended that at least one letter is from a volunteering experience in a community activity.
Dental Admissions Test Requirements:
Mandatory DAT
Canadian DAT Accepted?
Applicants Evaluated Before Official DAT Submission?
DAT Score Considered
Yes
No
Yes
Highest score
Supplemental Information:
Mandatory Casper
Participation in ADEA AADSAS
Required Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Fee
No
Yes
Yes (sent to eligible applicants only)
Yes, $90 for all applicants
Interview Format
- Closed file virtual interview (potentially in Spanish): one-on-one, group, and/or MMI format.
Finances and Application Logistics
Financial Estimations for students starting Fall 2025:
Year
In-State Tuition
Out-State Tuition
Additional Fees
Estimated Living Expenses
D1
$55,000
$71,380
$14,900
$38,150
D2
$55,000
$71,380
$25,800
$38,150
D3
$55,000
$71,380
$8,770
$38,150
D4
$55,000
$71,380
$8,770
$38,150
University Offerings
1. Academic Offerings
- Pre-Dental Opportunities
- None
- Research
- Students can engage in research with a mentor
- PHSU aims to focus research efforts on solving health disparities
2. Clinical Experiences
- Clinical Curriculum Overview
- Year 1: Biomedical, Behavioral, and Basic Dental Sciences
- Year 2: Pre-Clinical Dentistry, Dental Medicine, and Simulation Laboratory
- Year 3: First Clinic Year
- Year 4: Second Clinic Year, Externships and electives
- Postdoctoral and Residency Programs
- None
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