The University of Iowa

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NameThe University of Iowa
AddressElaine Brown Director, Dental Admissions 311 Dental Science Building N Iowa City, IA 52242-1010 Phone: 319-335-7157 www.dentistry.uiowa.edu
CityIowa City
StateIA
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlwww.dentistry.uiowa.
DeanDr. David C. Johnsen
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidwww.dentistry.iu.edu/index.php/prospective-students/financial-aid/
MissionThe College of Dentistry is an integral part of the University of Iowa. Its mission embraces the academic
values of a university as well as the ethical responsibilities implicit in the education of future
members of a health care profession. The mission rests upon a tripartite foundation reflecting the full
spectrum of collegiate activity: to educate dentists and specialists for the state and beyond, advance
oral health care through excellence in scholarly research activity, deliver high-quality oral health care
to Iowa and the region and serve as a resource to the state and the profession.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 77
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: 0
Equivalent of 91 or more undergraduate credit hours: 1
CurriculumThe University of Iowa College of Dentistry is committed to providing a
high-quality dental education to aspiring dentists to help them meet the
health needs of a large and diverse population.
Year 1: Basic sciences, laboratory and technique courses, and an introduction
to clinical experiences
Year 2: Continuation of basic sciences and technical courses, plus definitive
clinical patient treatment
Year 3: Rotation through a series of clerkships in each of the seven clinical
disciplines
Year 4: Delivery of comprehensive dental care under conditions approximating
those in private practice; seniors’ participation in extramural
programs in locations primarily throughout the Midwest
Inst TypePublic
Since Year1882
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length48 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.D.S.
Contact Fin AidCalvin Hall Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319-335-1450
College Cred ReqSemester: 90
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 8 Semester Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Semester Chemistry, organic: 8 Semester Physics: 8 Semester
Recom CoursesAnatomy Biochemistry 3 Cell biology Histology Immunology Microbiology Molecular biology/genetics Physiology Zoology
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.7 Range: 2.5-4.1 Total GPA Mean: 3.8 Range: 2.8-4.1
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 20.0 Range: 17-27 Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: 16-27 Total Science: Mean: 20.0 Range: 17-28
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestAugust
Dat Oldest5 Years
Dat SeveralMost recent score only is considered
Dat CanadaYes
Second Appl ReqYes
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedIowa
Instate Appl120 Applicants 74 Interviews 57 Enrolled
Outstate Appl790 Applicants 156 Interviews 23 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date10-01-14
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $60 Out of state: $60 International: $100
Fee Waiver AvailYes
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 0 Asian: 2 Black/African American:1 Hispanic/Latino: 4 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 73 Two or More Races: 0 Race Unknown: 0 International: 0
Age DistYoungest: 21 Oldest: 34 Average Age: 23
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Summer enrichment programs DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Internships, externships, or extramural programs Mentoring Opportunity to study for credit at institution abroad Personal counseling Professional- and career-development programming Training for those interested in academic careers
TuitionFirst Year Resident:$40,287 First Year Non-Resident: $63,045 Second Year Resident: $37,287 Second Year Non-Resident: $60,045 Third Year Resident: $37,287 Third Year Non-Resident: $60,045 Fourth Year Resident: $37,287 Fourth Year Non-Resident:$60,045
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $16,690 Second Year Living Expenses: $16,690 Third Year Living Expenses: $18,360 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $18,360 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $15,949 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $10,783 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $6,055 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $5,708
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingYes
Class Size80