DAT Median
22
20–24 range
GPA Median
3.68
3.50–3.85 range
Matriculation Rate
6.9%
Entering class ÷ applications — not an acceptance rate
Class Size
81
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How to Get Into UNC Adams School of Dentistry
To be competitive at UNC Adams School of Dentistry, applicants typically present a DAT score near 22 (middle 50%: 20–24) and a GPA around 3.68 (3.50–3.85). About 6.9% of applicants to UNC Adams School of Dentistry end up enrolling; the school does not publish how many are offered admission. Each entering class is roughly 81 students. The school is located in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 | — | — | — | 1,381 | 75 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 1,382 | 82 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | 905 | 82 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | 1,102 | 82 |
| 2025 | — | — | — | 1,174 | 81 |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$38,000
$12,383 above program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$68,000
Outcomes
Board/Certification Pass Rate
97%
2027 Application Deadlines
2027 Application Requirements
- Apply through
- ADEA AADSAS
- Admissions test
- DAT · scores no older than 3 years
- Letters of recommendation
- 3 to 4 lettersThree (3) letters of recommendation. One letter should be from a science professor, one from a professor within the applicant's major and one from a dental practitioner.
- Secondary application
- Required · $84 fee
- Interview
- We are planning on conducting in-person interviews for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle.
- Also
- We accept up to 64 credit hours of coursework from a community college OR an accredited online college/university, as accepted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Required coursework
- General biology and Anatomy & Physiology · 8 semester hours (12 quarter hours) · with lab · One course must be General Biology with lab; one must be human anatomy and physiology including lab
- General chemistry · 8 semester hours (12 quarter hours) · with lab
- Organic chemistry · 6 semester hours (10 quarter hours)
- Biochemistry · 3 semester hours (5 quarter hours)
- Physics · 6 semester hours (10 quarter hours)
- English · 6 semester hours (10 quarter hours)
Source: UNC Adams School of Dentistry DDS 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.
UNC Adams School of Dentistry: Frequently Asked Questions
What is UNC Adams School of Dentistry's acceptance rate?
UNC Adams 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 6.9% 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 UNC Adams School of Dentistry?
Admitted students at UNC Adams School of Dentistry have a median DAT score of 22, with a middle-50% range of 20 to 24 (2025 entering class). A score at or above the median makes you most competitive.
What GPA do you need to get into UNC Adams School of Dentistry?
The median GPA of admitted students at UNC Adams School of Dentistry is 3.68, with a middle-50% range of 3.50 to 3.85 (2025 entering class).
How much does UNC Adams School of Dentistry cost?
Annual in-state or resident tuition at UNC Adams School of Dentistry is $38,000. Out-of-state or non-resident tuition is $68,000. Tuition figures exclude living expenses and fees.
How hard is it to get into UNC Adams School of Dentistry?
Admission to UNC Adams School of Dentistry is competitive: roughly 6.9% of applicants end up enrolling, the median DAT is 22, the median GPA is 3.68. Applicants near or above these medians have the strongest odds. Use AdmitBase to see whether UNC Adams School of Dentistry is a Safety, Target, Reach, or Far Reach for your specific GPA and DAT score.
Where is UNC Adams School of Dentistry located?
UNC Adams School of Dentistry is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
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