Georgia Regents University

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NameGeorgia Regents University
AddressDr. Carole Hanes Associate Dean for Students, Admissions and Alumni 1430 John Wesley Gilbert Drive Augusta, GA 30912 Phone: 706-721-3587
CityAugusta
StateGA
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlwww.gru.edu/dentalme
DeanDr. Carol A. Lefebvre
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidwww.nova.edu/financialaid/index.html
MissionThe mission of the Georgia Regents University College of Dental Medicine is to educate dentists in
order to improve overall health and to reduce the burden of illness in society through the discovery
and application of knowledge that embraces craniofacial health and disease prevention.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 63
Master’s: 16
Ph.D. or other doctorate: 0
Of first-year, first-time enrollees without baccalaureates, the number with:
Equivalent of 60 undergraduate credit hours or less: 0
Equivalent of 61-90 undergraduate credit hours: 1
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 0
CurriculumThe College of Dental Medicine awards the D.M.D. degree. The program
of study consists of 11 semesters spread over approximately 45 months.
Students are enrolled for eight regular semesters (fall and spring) of 15
weeks and for summer semesters of eight, 13, and 14 weeks after the first,
second and third years, respectively. Clinical and basic science courses are
taught throughout the eight regular semesters, and elementary clinical
treatment of patients, including restorative dentistry, begins in the second
year. The placement of clinical experiences in the first year shifts some basic
science courses to the third year.
Inst TypePublic
Since Year1969
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length46 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.M.D.
Contact Fin AidEdith Marshall Assistant Director of Financial Aid 1120 15th Street Augusta, GA 30912 Phone: 706-721-4901
College Cred ReqSemester: 90 Quarter: 120
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, organic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Physics: 4 Semester/6 Quarter
Recom CoursesAnatomy 4/6 Biochemistry 4/6 Cell biology 3/5 Histology 3/5 Immunology 3/5 Microbiology 3/5 Molecular biology/genetics 3/5 Physiology Zoology
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.5 Range: 2.8-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: 3.0-4.0
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 19.0 Range: 15-25 Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: 15-26 Total Science: Mean: 19.0 Range: 15-24
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestSeptember
Dat Oldest3 Years
Dat SeveralHighest score is considered
Dat CanadaNo
Second Appl ReqYes
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedGeorgia
Instate Appl33 Applicants 170 Interviews 78 Enrolled
Outstate Appl457 Applicants 35 Interviews 2 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date09-30-14
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $30 Out of state: $30 International: NA
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 7 Black/African American:12 Hispanic/Latino: 5 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 53 Two or More Races: 2 Race Unknown: 1 International: 0
Age DistYoungest: 20 Oldest: 34 Average Age: 24
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Summer Educational Enrichment Program DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Internships, externships, or extramural programs Mentoring Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming Training for those interested in academic careers
TuitionFirst Year Resident: $26,304 First Year Non-Resident: $68,610 Second Year Resident: $26,304 Second Year Non-Resident: $68,610 Third Year Resident: $26,304 Third Year Non-Resident: $68,610 Fourth Year Resident: $17,536 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $45,740
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $22,566 Second Year Living Expenses: $22,566 Third Year Living Expenses: $22,566 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $15,044 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $6,133 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $6,734 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $5,161 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $3,117
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingYes
Class Size80