Southern Illinois University

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NameSouthern Illinois University
Address2800 College Avenue Building 273 Room 2201 Alton, IL 62002 Phone: 618-474-7170
CityAlton
StateIL
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Urlwww.siue.edu/dentalm
DeanDr. Bruce E. Rotter
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Url Fin Aidwww.siue.edu/dentalmedicine/misc/fin_aid.shtml
MissionThe mission of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is to improve the oral
health of the region through education and patient care, in conjunction with scholarship/research
and service.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 42
Master’s: 2
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: 6
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 0
CurriculumThe School of Dental Medicine’s curriculum develops the critical thinking
and intellectual curiosity necessary for its students to maintain a state of
continuous self-improvement. The program is divided into four academic
years consisting of biomedical sciences, clinical sciences and behavioral
sciences, as well as study and consultation time.
Inst TypePublic
Since Year1972
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length44 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.M.D.
Contact Fin Aid2800 College Avenue Alton, IL 62002 Phone: 618-474-7175
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: 6 Semester/9 Quarter
Recom CoursesAnatomy 3/5 Biochemistry 3/5 Cell biology 3/5 Histology 3/5 Immunology 3/5 Microbiology 3/5 Molecular biology/genetics 3/5 Physiology 3/5 Zoology 3/5
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: 2.3-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.7 Range: 2.4-4.0
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 19.0 Range: 16-23 Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: 15-25 Total Science: Mean: 18.0 Range: 16-22
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestApril
Dat Oldest2 Years
Dat SeveralMost recent score only is considered
Dat CanadaYes
Second Appl ReqYes
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedIllinois
Instate Appl316 Applicants 112 Interviews 49 Enrolled
Outstate Appl269 Applicants 2 Interviews 1 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date02-01-15
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $20 Out of state: $20 International: NA
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 1 Black/African American:3 Hispanic/Latino: 3 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 40 Two or More Races: 2 Race Unknown: 1 International: 0
Age DistYoungest: 20 Oldest: 33 Average Age: 23
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsDURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Personal counseling Research opportunities
TuitionFirst Year Resident: $28,552 First Year Non-Resident: $85,656 Second Year Resident: $34,897 Second Year Non-Resident: $104,691 Third Year Resident: $34,987 Third Year Non-Resident: $104,691 Fourth Year Resident: $28,552 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $85,656
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $16,000 Second Year Living Expenses: $16,000 Third Year Living Expenses: $16,000 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $16,000 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $10,580 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $8,154 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $2,253 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $3,761
Campus TypeSuburban
Oncampus HousingNo
Class Size50