Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
DAT Median
440
420–463 range
GPA Median
3.77
3.60–3.94 range
Matriculation Rate
4.34%
Entering class ÷ applications — not an acceptance rate
Interview Rate
15.5%
285 of 1836 applicants
Class Size
80
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How to Get Into Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
To be competitive at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, applicants typically present a DAT score near 440 (middle 50%: 420–463) and a GPA around 3.77 (3.60–3.94). About 4.34% of applicants to Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine end up enrolling; the school does not publish how many are offered admission. It interviews about 15.5% of applicants. Each entering class is roughly 80 students. The school is located in Cleveland, OH. Figures reflect the 2025 entering class. Enter your own GPA and DAT score on AdmitBase to see your personalized match category and admission odds.
Admitted Student Profiles
DAT Score Range
GPA Range
Historical Trends
5-year data (2021–2025)
| Year | DAT Median | GPA Median | Accept % | Apps | Class Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | — | 2,482 | 77 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 2,106 | 74 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 1,661 | 77 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | 1,668 | 78 |
| 2025 | 440 | 3.77 | 4.34% | 1,836 | 80 |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$88,629
$63,012 above program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$88,629
Outcomes
Board/Certification Pass Rate
95%
Student Body
Total Applicants
1,836
2027 Application Deadlines
2027 Application Requirements
- Letters of recommendation
- Letters should include two letters of evaluation from science faculty who have taught the applicant in a lecture or laboratory environment.
- Casper
- Required
- Secondary application
- Not required
- Interview
- A personal interview with faculty or staff at CWRU School of Dental Medicine is required for an applicant's file to be considered for an offer of admission.
- Also
- The CWRU School of Dental Medicine does not ask applicants to complete a secondary application after the AADSAS application has been submitted. Instead, applicants should send their supplemental application fee directly to CWRU School of Dental Medicine.
Required coursework
- General Chemistry · at least 6 semester hours (2 semesters or 3 quarters of a sequential series)
- Organic Chemistry · at least 6 semester hours (2 semesters or 3 quarters of a sequential series)
- Biology · at least 6 semester hours
- Physics · at least 6 semester hours (2 semesters or 3 quarters of a sequential series)
- English or similar reading/writing-intensive humanities coursework · at least 6 semester hours
Source: Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine DMD applicant checklist, read September 22, 2026. Requirements change each cycle; confirm on the school's site before you apply.
Data source: Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine, Entering Class of 2025 admissions data No acceptance rate is recorded: the entering class is published but the number of applicants offered admission is not, so only a matriculation rate can be computed. Interviews: 285 applicants interviewed from 1836 applications, Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine admissions data, entering class 2025. (2025). Figures reflect the most recently published admission cycle.
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is it to get an interview at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine?
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine interviewed 285 of 1836 applicants (2025 entering class), about 15.5%. Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine does not publish how many interviewees are then offered a place. Grades and test scores do most of the work in reaching the interview; what happens after it is decided on the day.
What is Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine's acceptance rate?
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine does not publish how many applicants it offers admission to, so an acceptance rate cannot be calculated. What is published is the entering class against the number of applications: about 4.34% of applicants end up enrolling (2025 entering class). The share offered a place is higher than that, because not everyone who is admitted chooses to attend.
What DAT score do you need for Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine?
Admitted students at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine have a median DAT score of 440, with a middle-50% range of 420 to 463 (2025 entering class). A score at or above the median makes you most competitive.
What GPA do you need to get into Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine?
The median GPA of admitted students at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is 3.77, with a middle-50% range of 3.60 to 3.94 (2025 entering class).
How much does Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine cost?
Annual in-state or resident tuition at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is $88,629. Tuition figures exclude living expenses and fees.
How hard is it to get into Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine?
Admission to Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is competitive: roughly 4.34% of applicants end up enrolling, the median DAT is 440, the median GPA is 3.77. Applicants near or above these medians have the strongest odds. Use AdmitBase to see whether Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is a Safety, Target, Reach, or Far Reach for your specific GPA and DAT score.
Where is Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine located?
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is located in Cleveland, OH.
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