Dental School Statistics

Doc toothache from SDN has graciously created a list of schools stats from 2008 and 2010.
Click the bolded years below to see the average DAT scores and GPAs of students accepted into dental schools in 2008 and 2010.

2008

2010

 (download the spreadsheet and make sure you scroll to the left once you open the document to see all the stats listed).


2011
(download the spreadsheet and make sure you scroll to the left once you open the document to see all the stats listed).

Average GPA and DAT Scores 2006-2011

2008-2009 Survey of Dental Education by the ADA

Doc toothache used the ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools 2011 to get his information for the 2010 stats.


The book not only gives useful statistics about the averages of the academics of applicants, but it also gives a range for all those stats.  Other Useful information the book gives includes:

• Important Contact Information
• General Information about each 
• How to Prepare for each school (Required classes, minimum credit hours, etc)
• Application and Selection Information (Timetable, application process, etc)
• Demographics of the entering class
• Curriculum
• Special Programs and services
• Costs (for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students)
• Financial Aid Information

The book also includes other great information about dentistry, and applying to dental school. Here is a brief excerpt of the books table of contents:

• Introduction
• Becoming A Dentist
• Chapter 1. Exploring the World of Opportunities
• An Introduction to Dentistry
• Opportunities in Dentistry
• Rewards of Practicing Dentistry
• Career Options
• Chapter 2. Applying to Dental School
• The Dental School Program
• Qualifying for Dental School
• The Application Process
• Special Admissions Topics
• A Guide to Preparing for Dental School
• Chapter 3. Deciding Where to Apply
• Chapter 4. Financing A Dental Education
• Question 1: How much does a dental education cost and how much money will I need?
• Question 2: I need financial aid. Are there options other than student loans?
• Question 3: Is there any financial aid available for international students?
• Question 4: What types of student loans are there? What are my repayment options?
• Question 5:What do student loans have to do with my credit?
• Question 6:Are there any recent changes in financial aid that I should know about?
• Question 7: How do I get started, and is there a checklist I can use to be sure I don't forget anything?
• Question 8: Where can I go if I need more help?
• Glossary
• Chapter 5. Getting More Information.
• Individuals who can Help
• Organizations that can Help
• Other Resources

I linked the picture below to Amazon for the convenience of those interested in buying.

The Next addition for 

2012

 (hopefully the world won't end before the book becomes useful XD)

 is also available for Pre-order on Amazon.