Tufts University

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NameTufts University
AddressMelissa L. Friedman Director of Admissions One Kneeland Street Boston, MA 02111 Phone: 617-636-6639
CityBoston
StateMA
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Phone
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Urlhttp://dental.tufts.
DeanDr. Huw F. Thomas
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Url Fin Aidhttp://dental.tufts.edu/financial_aid.
MissionTufts University School of Dental Medicine is an accredited private dental school that provides education
to diverse predoctoral and advanced dental education students to prepare them to practice
dentistry in the 21st century with knowledge of many different patient populations, all dental specialties
and varied practice settings. This education occurs in an ethical and professional environment in
which high-quality dental care is provided to our patients. We strive to achieve a dynamic curriculum
that provides excellent clinical training, integrates the health sciences with clinical experience and
utilizes modern technology. Our success is based on maintaining a strong faculty and staff—supported
in their commitment to teaching and administration—ongoing development, scholarship,
research, student services and community service.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:
Baccalaureate: 165
Master’s: 29
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: 0
CurriculumThe curriculum of the School of Dental Medicine has been designed
and modified over the years to reflect the changing needs of the dental
profession and the public. The school’s primary goal is to develop dental
practitioners who are able to utilize their knowledge of the basic principles
of human biology and human behavior in conjunction with their technical
skills in diagnosing, treating and preventing oral disease. The D.M.D. program,
which extends over a four-year period, consists of a series of didactic,
laboratory and clinical experiences, resulting in the logical development of
concepts and skills. Upon completion of the curriculum, the graduate will
be both intellectually and technically prepared to practice the profession
of dentistry as it exists today, to adapt to future changes and to initiate
and contribute to those changes, all of which will enhance the delivery
of dental care. Please visit http://dental.tufts.edu for more information
regarding our curriculum.
Inst TypePrivate
Since Year1868
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length42 Months
Sem StartSeptember
Degr OfferedD.M.D.
Contact Fin AidSandra Pearson Director of Enrollment Services One Kneeland Street Boston, MA 02111 Phone: 617-636-6640
College Cred ReqSemester: 31 Quarter: 46
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 8 Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Chemistry, organic: 4 Physics: 8
Recom CoursesAnatomy Biochemistry 3/5 Cell biology Histology Immunology Microbiology Molecular biology/genetics Physiology Zoology
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.3 Range: NR Total GPA Mean: 3.4 Range: NR
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 20.0 Range: NR Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: NR Total Science: Mean: 20.0 Range: NR
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestFebruary
Dat Oldest3 Years
Dat SeveralMost recent score is considered
Dat CanadaYes
Second Appl ReqNo
Interv ReqNo
Residents PreferedNone
Instate Appl184 Applicants 69 Interviews 49 Enrolled
Outstate Appl4,110 Applicants 437 Interviews 145 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/04/2014
Appl End Date02-01-15
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $75 Out of state: $75 International: NA
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 1 Asian: 54 Black/African American: 10 Hispanic/Latino: 17 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 104 Two or More Races: 7 Race Unknown: 0 International: 1
Age DistYoungest: 20 Oldest: 39 Average Age: 24
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Postbaccalaureate programs Special affiliations with colleges and universities: Tufts University School of Arts and Sciences, 7-Year Joint Degree Program, 8-Year Early Assurance Program and Postbaccalaureate Joint Degree program; Marist College–Early Assurance Program; Tougaloo College–Early Assurance Program; Fisk University–Early Assurance 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 Transfer applicants considered if space is available
TuitionFirst Year Resident:$63,932 First Year Non-Resident: $63,932 Second Year Resident: $63,932 Second Year Non-Resident: $63,932 Third Year Resident: $63,932 Third Year Non-Resident: $63,932 Fourth Year Resident: $63,932 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $63,932
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $21,000 Second Year Living Expenses: $25,200 Third Year Living Expenses: $23,100 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $18,900 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $8,950 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $8,405 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $4,320 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $850
Campus TypeUrban
Oncampus HousingNo
Class Size194