DAT Median
19
17–21 range
GPA Median
3.56
3.38–3.72 range
Matriculation Rate
4.13%
Entering class ÷ applications — not an acceptance rate
Class Size
115
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How to Get Into Creighton University School of Dentistry
To be competitive at Creighton University School of Dentistry, applicants typically present a DAT score near 19 (middle 50%: 17–21) and a GPA around 3.56 (3.38–3.72). About 4.13% of applicants to Creighton University School of Dentistry end up enrolling; the school does not publish how many are offered admission. Each entering class is roughly 115 students. The school is located in Omaha, NE. 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 | — | — | — | 1,998 | 115 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 2,003 | 114 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 1,790 | 117 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | 2,072 | 116 |
| 2025 | — | — | — | 2,786 | 115 |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$75,052
$49,435 above program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$75,052
Outcomes
Board/Certification Pass Rate
95%
2027 Application Deadlines
2027 Application Requirements
- Apply through
- ADEA AADSAS
- Admissions test
- DAT
- Letters of recommendation
- 1 to 3 lettersApplicants must submit either three letters of recommendation, two from science instructors and one from a non-science instructor or mentor, or one recommendation from their college's recommending committee.
- Secondary application
- Required · $100 fee
- Interview
- Interviews are by invitation only and consist of a virtual interview with a member of the admissions committee plus a mandatory in-person presentation at the School of Dentistry.
- Experience
- The Creighton University School of Dentistry requires a minimum of 65 hours of shadowing in the dental profession.
- Also
- At time of application all applicants must have earned at least two years' worth of credits from an accredited college of arts and sciences, including a required 64 semester hours in academic courses exclusive of physical education and military science.
Required coursework
- General Biology · 8 semester hours (at least two courses) · with lab
- General Chemistry · 8 semester hours (at least two courses) · with lab
- Organic Chemistry · 8 semester hours (at least two courses) · with lab
- General Physics · 8 semester hours (at least two courses) · with lab
- Biochemistry · 3 semester hours
- English · 6 semester hours (at least two courses)
Source: Creighton University School of Dentistry admissions requirements, read September 22, 2026. Requirements change each cycle; confirm on the school's site before you apply.
Data source: ADEA Applicants and Enrollees 2025 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. (2025). Figures reflect the most recently published admission cycle.
Creighton University School of Dentistry: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creighton University School of Dentistry's acceptance rate?
Creighton University School of Dentistry 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 4.13% 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 Creighton University School of Dentistry?
Admitted students at Creighton University School of Dentistry have a median DAT score of 19, with a middle-50% range of 17 to 21 (2025 entering class). A score at or above the median makes you most competitive.
What GPA do you need to get into Creighton University School of Dentistry?
The median GPA of admitted students at Creighton University School of Dentistry is 3.56, with a middle-50% range of 3.38 to 3.72 (2025 entering class).
How much does Creighton University School of Dentistry cost?
Annual in-state or resident tuition at Creighton University School of Dentistry is $75,052. Tuition figures exclude living expenses and fees.
How hard is it to get into Creighton University School of Dentistry?
Admission to Creighton University School of Dentistry is competitive: roughly 4.13% of applicants end up enrolling, the median DAT is 19, the median GPA is 3.56. Applicants near or above these medians have the strongest odds. Use AdmitBase to see whether Creighton University School of Dentistry is a Safety, Target, Reach, or Far Reach for your specific GPA and DAT score.
Where is Creighton University School of Dentistry located?
Creighton University School of Dentistry is located in Omaha, NE.
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