The University of Colorado

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NameThe University of Colorado
AddressDr. Samantha Moreno Senior Associate Dean 13065 East 17th Avenue, MS F833 Aurora, CO 80045 Phone: 303-724-7120
CityAurora
StateCO
Zip
Phone
Fax
Urlwww.ucdenver.edu/sdm
DeanDr. Denise K. Kassebaum
About(not set)
Url Fin Aidwww.studentaid.ed.gov/guide
MissionThe mission of the School of Dental Medicine, as an integral part of The University of Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus, is to provide programs of excellence in teaching, research, patient care,
and community and professional service for Colorado and the nation.
First Year EnrNumber of first-year, first-time enrollees whose highest degree is:Baccalaureate: 75
Master’s: 3
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: 1
CurriculumThe goal of the dental curriculum is to graduate a dentist in four years who
is capable of entering into dental practice. Graduates of this program will
be able to do the following: 1) prevent, diagnose and treat oral disease;
2) understand biological, physical and social sciences and apply that knowledge
in performing appropriate prevention, diagnosis and treatment;
3) develop and apply personal and professional skills to practice effectively
and relate to patients and colleagues; 4) recognize professional capabilities
and judiciously refer patients for specialty care; and 5) continue to acquire
knowledge through patterns of lifelong study. Basic science instruction
occurs in the first and second years of the program. Basic science information
is reinforced by clinical faculty in such courses as systemic disease,
and oral and organ pathology, as well as by traditional clinical disciplines
as appropriate.
Inst TypePublic
Since Year1973
Term TypeSemester
Prog Length46 Months
Sem StartAugust
Degr OfferedD.D.S.
Contact Fin Aid13120 East 19th Avenue, CB A088 Aurora, CO 80045 Phone: 303-724-8039
College Cred ReqSemester: 90 Quarter: 135
Bac Deg PrefYes
Prereq CoursesBiology: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, general/inorganic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Chemistry, organic: 8 Semester/12 Quarter Physics: 8 Semester/12 Quarter
Recom CoursesAnatomy 4/6 Biochemistry 3/6 Cell biology 4/6 Histology 4/6 Immunology 4/6 Microbiology 4/6 Molecular biology/genetics 4/6 Physiology 4/6
GpaScience GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: 2.7-4.0 Total GPA Mean: 3.6 Range: 2.8-4.0
Dat ScoreAcademic Average Mean: 19.8 Range: 16-27 Perceptual Ability Mean: 20.0 Range: 15-29 Total Science: Mean: 19.6 Range: 15-30
Dat ReqYes
Dat LatestFebruary
Dat Oldest4 Years
Dat SeveralHighest score is considered
Dat CanadaNo
Second Appl ReqYes, only upon reque
Interv ReqYes
Residents PreferedColorado
Instate Appl145 Applicants 111 Interviews 52 Enrolled
Outstate Appl1347 Applicants 134 Interviews 28 Enrolled
Appl Start Date06/01/2014
Appl End Date12-31-14
First Accept Date12-01-14
Apply FeeIn state: $50 Out of state: $50 International: $175
Fee Waiver AvailNo
Racial DistAmerican Indian or Alaska Native: 3 Asian: 11 Black/African American:1 Hispanic/Latino: 8 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0 White: 56 Two or More Races: 0 Race Unknown: 1 International: 0
Age DistYoungest: 20 Oldest: 35 Average Age: 25
Research OpporYes
Special ProgramsPREDENTAL Postbaccalaureate programs: One year structured curriculum/ underrepresented (by application only) Summer enrichment programs: The Undergraduate Pre-Health Program (UPP) has shadowing and research opportunities for underrepresented minority students. DURING DENTAL SCHOOL Academic counseling and tutoring Community service opportunities Personal counseling Transfer applicants considered if space is available
TuitionFirst Year Resident: $30,889 First Year Non-Resident: $56,192 Second Year Resident: $30,889 Second Year Non-Resident: $56,192 Third Year Resident: $30,889 Third Year Non-Resident: $56,192 Fourth Year Resident: $30,889 Fourth Year Non-Resident: $56,192
Living ExpFirst Year Living Expenses: $17,112 Second Year Living Expenses: $17,112 Third Year Living Expenses: $17,112 Fourth Year Living Expenses: $12,834 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (First Year): $9,660 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Second Year): $5,710 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Third Year): $5,710 Fees, Instruments, books & Supplies (Fourth Year): $5,710
Campus TypeSuburban
Oncampus HousingNo
Class Size80