DAT Median
21
19–23 range
GPA Median
3.55
3.38–3.72 range
Matriculation Rate
3.1%
Entering class ÷ applications — not an acceptance rate
Class Size
96
Your odds at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
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How to Get Into Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
To be competitive at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, applicants typically present a DAT score near 21 (middle 50%: 19–23) and a GPA around 3.55 (3.38–3.72). About 3.1% of applicants to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine end up enrolling; the school does not publish how many are offered admission. Each entering class is roughly 96 students. The school is located in Newark, NJ. 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 | — | — | — | 2,290 | 90 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 2,317 | 89 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 2,478 | 92 |
| 2024 | 22 | 3.70 | 3.22% | 2,767 | 89 |
| 2025 | — | — | — | 3,099 | 96 |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$44,000
$18,383 above program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$66,000
Outcomes
Board/Certification Pass Rate
95%
2027 Application Requirements
- Apply through
- ADEA AADSAS · $125 fee
- Admissions test
- DAT
- Letters of recommendation
- 1 to 3 lettersOne Pre-Health Advisors Committee letter is preferred, or three letters, two from science faculty and the third from an employer or personal reference.
- Secondary application
- Not required
- Interview
- Applicants are interviewed only at the invitation of the Admissions Committee, and no candidate is accepted without an interview.
Required coursework
- Biology · 8 credits · with lab
- English · 6 credits
- General Chemistry · 8 credits · with lab
- Organic Chemistry · 8 credits · with lab
- Physics · 8 credits · with lab
Source: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine DMD admissions, 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.
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutgers School of Dental Medicine's acceptance rate?
Rutgers 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 3.1% 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 Rutgers School of Dental Medicine?
Admitted students at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine have a median DAT score of 21, with a middle-50% range of 19 to 23 (2025 entering class). A score at or above the median makes you most competitive.
What GPA do you need to get into Rutgers School of Dental Medicine?
The median GPA of admitted students at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is 3.55, with a middle-50% range of 3.38 to 3.72 (2025 entering class).
How much does Rutgers School of Dental Medicine cost?
Annual in-state or resident tuition at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is $44,000. Out-of-state or non-resident tuition is $66,000. Tuition figures exclude living expenses and fees.
How hard is it to get into Rutgers School of Dental Medicine?
Admission to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is competitive: roughly 3.1% of applicants end up enrolling, the median DAT is 21, the median GPA is 3.55. Applicants near or above these medians have the strongest odds. Use AdmitBase to see whether Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is a Safety, Target, Reach, or Far Reach for your specific GPA and DAT score.
Where is Rutgers School of Dental Medicine located?
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is located in Newark, NJ.
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