collageEast Carolina University School of Dental Medicine (ECUSDM) is a program that prepares future dental practitioners to work in underserved communities. The ECUSDM offers four pathways leading to a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
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About ecu dental school admissions statistics
Admissions Information
The inaugural class of students in the Dental Program began classes in the summer of 2011. Students wishing to be considered for admission may initiate the formal application process in June prior to the desired matriculating year. Visit the AADSAS Dental School Application in order to begin your application.
Residency Requirement
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine is a state-supported professional school, with a mission to provide dentists to serve the people of North Carolina. At this time, enrollment is limited to residents of North Carolina.
The ECU School of Dental Medicine actively seeks to admit students with established roots and connections to North Carolina, and who have a desire to serve the communities of need throughout the state.
Residency Determination
All applicants to ECU SoDM must obtain a Residency Certification Number (RCN) by completing the Residency Determination Service (RDS) Online Interview. Do not complete this until you have received notification from ECU SoDM, indicating receipt of your ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) application.
The RDS has been established by the North Carolina State Legislature as the centralized service for determining residency for students. RDS provides students access to transparent information and the opportunity to claim NC residency in a simple, accurate and straight forward manner. If you are a prospective dental student applying for admission and claiming in-state residency for tuition purposes, you must visit www.NCresidency.org to verify your residency. If you’ve already completed the residency determination process and obtained your RCN, you can enter your RCN when filling out our supplemental application. If you do not already have your RCN, you may start your supplemental application but cannot submit without your RCN. It is your responsibility to complete the RDS process in a timely manner. Your residency status determines your eligibility for considerations of admissions to East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine.
East Carolina University Dental School Admission Requirements
Overview of Requirements:
In most cases the residence of a person (under the age of 24) is presumed to be that of the parent(s) or legal guardian. In order for a person to be considered separate or apart from their parents, they must have the capacity of establishing a legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina on their own.
A person must be physically present in the state of NC for 12-months before claiming residency in North Carolina for tuition purposes and must have established North Carolina as their domicile. The RDS residency determination process allows students to indicate their time in North Carolina and will validate their domiciliary acts during that time.
A person must intend to make North Carolina their permanent home indefinitely and not only for the purpose of attending college.
Active duty military personnel who wish to use their military status to show residency must have North Carolina listed as the state of residence on their Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), however some active duty personnel may qualify as residents without using their military status.
For more information on residency for tuition purposes and to check the status of your residency, please visit the RDS website at:
www.NCresidency.org
844-319-3640 (toll free)
919-835-2427 (fax)
rdsinfo@ncresidency.org
School of Dental Medicine
sodmadmissions@ecu.edu
Required Courses
Successful applicants must have completed – or be on track to complete – an undergraduate bachelor’s degree prior to dental school matriculation. All prospective students are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US or Canadian college or university. No specific undergraduate major is required, but regardless of the major interest area, applicants must complete – at a minimum – the following specifically required courses:
Biological Sciences (8 semester hours)
A minimum of one year of general biology or zoology is required. This includes lecture and laboratory courses for the entire year (courses designed for biology majors required). Botany will not satisfy this requirement.
General/Inorganic Chemistry (8 semester hours)
A minimum of one year of general/inorganic chemistry, including lecture and laboratory courses for the entire year, is required.
Organic Chemistry (8 semester hours)
A minimum of one year of organic chemistry, including lecture and laboratory courses for the entire year, is required.
General Physics (8 semester hours)
A minimum of one year of general physics, including lecture and laboratory courses for the entire year, is required.
English (6 semester hours)
A minimum of one year of English composition is required. English as a second language (ESL) courses are not accepted.
Mathematics (6 semester hours)
A minimum of one year of college level mathematics (College Algebra and above) is required.
Applicants are urged to complete pre-requisite courses at a four-year university. A letter grade of C or higher is required for all pre-requisite courses. Due to the spread of COVID-19 during the Spring 2020 semester, many colleges and universities are providing students with the option to receive a letter grade or a pass/fail grade. While passing grades will be accepted for Spring 2020 classes, the pass/fail system does not fully exhibit the applicant’s educational aptitude, thus we highly recommend that applicants receive a letter grade rather than take the pass/fail option-especially when taking more than 1 pre-requisite course during Spring 2020. Moreover, applicants are expected to achieve superior grades, since these courses best predict performance in the biological sciences of the dental curriculum. All admission requirements must be completed no later than June 30th of the desired year of matriculation.
Pre-requisite science coursework should be taken at a 4 year institution. Any course taken at a community college must be validated (i.e., accepted for transfer credit) by an accredited college or university.
Advanced Placement (AP) credits will be accepted, provided that they are accepted by the undergraduate degree granting institution. Students who have earned AP credit for pre-requisite courses should avail themselves of the opportunity to take additional, advanced level courses.
Applicants will not be admitted with unresolved failures or other unfavorable conditions. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to modify the prerequisites when additional courses are necessary to improve an applicant’s preparation for dental school. Admission requirements are subject to change without prior notice.
Recommended Additional Coursework
While not required, courses in biochemistry, general microbiology, comparative anatomy, physiology, embryology/histology, vertebrate physiology, anatomy, genetics and cell biology, statistics, humanities, and psychology are recommended.
Note: Academic transcripts should not be sent to the School of Dental Medicine unless specifically requested by the Office of Admissions.
Dental Admission Test
The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is required of all applicants who seek admission to the School of Dental Medicine. Information about this test may be obtained online from the American Dental Association (ADA). Applicants should plan to take this test in the spring, but no later than fall, of the year prior to their desired dental school matriculation date. Official DAT scores should be reported directly through the AADSAS application. DAT scores older than three years may not be accepted.
Supplemental Application
Once the AADSAS application is processed by AADSAS and transmitted to the School of Dental Medicine, the Office of Admissions will contact the student via email. The email will include instructions for completing a supplemental application. There will be an $80 non-refundable application fee.
Please ensure that your email and spam filters are set to accept mail from sodmadmissions@ecu.edu or you will not be able to receive emails from the school as we communicate with you concerning your application status.
Letters of Recommendation
For applicants who are attending or have attended an institution that has a pre-health professions committee, the Admissions Committee requires a committee letter rather than individual letters of recommendation. Alternatively, for applicants whose institution does not offer such an option, two recommendation letters – one from a Biology professor and one from a Chemistry professor, both of who have taught the applicant and know the applicant well – may be substituted.
Each applicant should also provide one letter of recommendation from a (non-relative) dentist, currently practicing or retired from practice in North Carolina, describing how well the dentist knows the applicant, and describing the dentist’s assessment of the applicant’s character, ethical bearing, maturity and commitment to serving the community. This letter MUST be on official letterhead.
All of these recommendation letters should be submitted through AADSAS, and should not be sent directly to the School of Dental Medicine unless specifically requested.
Pre-dental Students Providing Patient Care Abroad
The ECU School of Dental Medicine understands that many students are taking the opportunity to gain dental experience in other countries where regulations are not as strict as the United States or Canada. While these activities provide great opportunities for service to people in need, in some instances, serious ethical situations related to patient care can arise.
Recognizing the potential concerns that face students participating in international patient service activities, the American Dental Education Association has developed specific guidelines related to patient care.
ADEA Guidelines for Predental Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad
Transfer Students
Given the structure of the Doctor of Dental Medicine curriculum, the School of Dental Medicine cannot accept applications from individuals seeking to transfer from another dental school.
International Students
All prospective students are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US or Canadian college or university.
The ECU School of Dental Medicine does not offer a special program for internationally trained dentists. Provided they are residents of the state of North Carolina, internationally trained dentists may apply for admission to the Doctor of Dental Medicine program as first year students, and must meet the same admissions requirements as all other applicants. There can be no exceptions to these requirements.
All prospective students are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US or Canadian college or university. Internationally trained dentists seeking admission must submit, as part of their AADSAS application, course transcripts for all degrees earned, including a course by course translation, certified by an accredited credentials agency, such as World Educational Services (WES). As is required of all dental applicants, internationally trained dentists must take Dental Admission Test (DAT). National Board scores cannot be substituted for the DAT.
Given that the School of Dental Medicine does not offer admission with advanced standing, internationally trained dentists may find it helpful to consider institutions that do offer advanced standing programs. The American Dental Association provides resource information for internationally trained dentists, including information regarding accredited dental programs that offer admission with advanced standing.
Admissions Process
Application Review
Once the AADSAS and supplemental application are received in the Office of Admissions, the application materials will be carefully reviewed. This holistic review includes consideration of each applicant whose credentials indicate that they may be successful candidates. If identified as a potential successful candidate, the applicant will be invited for an interview with the Admissions Committee.
Interview
Candidates under consideration for admission will be invited for an interview with members of the Admissions Committee. In advance of the interview, candidates will receive correspondence that delineates the agenda for the day of the interview.
Review by the Admissions Committee
In keeping with its mission as a state-supported school established to train dentists who will meet the needs of all residents of North Carolina, the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine considers the following selection factors.
Academic background and performance in post-secondary coursework, with emphasis on performance in pre-requisite and science courses
Performance on the DAT and other available standardized tests
Activities demonstrating the applicant’s commitment to service and care for underserved communities or populations
Personal statement regarding your interest in dentistry.
Faculty letters of recommendation
Recommendation from a dentist, currently practicing or retired from practice in North Carolina, attesting to the applicant’s ethical bearing
Knowledge of the dental profession, as evidenced by career-related activities as shadowing professionals, community service and other volunteer opportunities
Interview conducted by members of the Admissions Committee
Any other available, pertinent information
Admission Decisions
The Admissions Committee meets periodically throughout the admissions cycle to review applications. Each applicant’s record is evaluated holistically, using all available information to best determine the applicant’s character and qualifications for the study of dentistry.
Offers of Admission
Offers of admission will be extended, beginning on December 15, continuing on a rolling basis until all class positions are filled and a pool of alternates has been established. Candidates who receive an offer of admission will be given a designated time frame in which to respond. Candidates receiving an offer of admission will be required to affirm their ability to meet the ECU School of Dental Medicine’s Technical Standards for Admission, Matriculation and Continued Enrollment.
Candidates selected to receive an offer of admission will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, administered by Certiphi Screening Incorporated, and coordinated through AADSAS. The cost of the background check will be the responsibility of the candidate. All offers of admission will be contingent upon the candidate consenting to and passing this criminal background check. Candidates must initiate the process with Certiphi within one week of receiving an offer of admission. Failure to provide complete, accurate and truthful information in the AADSAS, ECU SoDM Supplemental Application or to Certiphi will be grounds to deny or withdraw an offer of admission, or dismiss a student after enrollment.
Acceptance of Offers
Candidates who wish to accept the offer of admission will be required to verify their ability to meet the established Technical Standards for Admission, Enrollment and Graduation, and to pay an initial, nonrefundable tuition deposit. Candidates are expected to maintain the same level of academic achievement and professional conduct that led to the offer of admission, including completion of all anticipated degree requirements. Failure to do so will result in a re-examination of the candidate’s credentials and the possible withdrawal of the offer to matriculate.
The ECU School of Dental Medicine was created on a mission that outlines the school’s purpose in eastern North Carolina and across the state. That mission includes objectives to prepare leaders with a passion to serve and to provide oral health care for underserved North Carolinians. Candidates selected to receive an offer of admission will be asked to affirm their understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of the School of Dental Medicine.
Dentistry
Pre-dental advising is available to current ECU students and ECU Alumni through the Center for Pre-Professional Advising.
Current ECU students are assigned a primary advisory who will guide them through their major and course selections. These students will also be assigned a pre-professional advisor as a secondary resource. The pre-professional advisor will help the student determine a timeline for completing the pre-dental prerequisites and preparing for the dental school application process.
Students possessing an undergraduate degree (from ECU or elsewhere) wishing to enroll at ECU to complete the prerequisite courses must first apply to the ECU Graduate School as a Non-Degree Graduate Student. Admission to the university does not guarantee a spot in the prerequisite classes. The student may have to obtain special permission from the department to register for the classes he/she needs. The pre-professional advisor will assist the student in course selection and a timeline for preparation.
Dental School Application Process
You will begin completing the application for dental school 12-14 months before you plan to matriculate. If you plan to attend dental school the fall after graduating from an undergraduate program in the spring, and do so in four years, you will apply during the summer between your junior and senior year, or very early in the fall of your senior year. Each year, the application for dental school opens in mid-May with early June being the first day for submission for admission for the following year. Deadlines vary from school-to-school but fall between December 1st and February 1st (the deadline for applying to the ECU School of Dental Medicine is December 1st).
You will apply through the ADEA (American Dental Education Association) AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools Application Services). Our office will help you navigate this process.
Documents required for application:
Transcripts from each community college or university attended
Personal Statement
DAT (Dental Admissions Test) Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Health Professions Committee Letter (required for all ECU students applying to the ECU School of Dental Medicine)
Dental School Pre-requisites
Below is a list of standard pre-requisites for admission to US Dental Schools. It is recommended that you check with specific schools to see if they require any additional coursework to be eligible for admission.
General Biology with labs – BIOL 1100, 1101 or 1150, 1151, & BIOL 1200 & 1201
General Chemistry with labs – CHEM 1150, 1151 & CHEM 1160, 1161
Organic Chemistry with labs – CHEM 2750, 2753 & CHEM 2760, 2763
General Physics with labs – PHYS 1250, 1251 & PHYS 1260, 1261 or PHYS 2350, 1251 & PHYS 2360, 1261
College Algebra and a higher-level math – Math 1065 and statistics (Bios 1500, Math 2228, Math 2283), calculus (Math 2121 or 2171), etc
Biochemistry (not currently required for ECU, but by many other schools) – Chem 2770 or Biol 4880
Some schools require two semesters of Anatomy & Physiology (Biol 2140 & 2141 and 2150 & 2151) and Microbiology (Biol 2110 & 2111 or 3220 & 3221).
ECU School of Dental Medicine Class 2024 (entering 2020) Profile
Applications accepted: June 1 – December 1
Applications received: 380
Accepted students: 52
Average Overall GPA: 3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.5
Average DAT: 20.46 (Academic Average), 19.88 (Total Science)
Volunteer-work and shadowing are very important to admission committees
The ECU School of Dental Medicine only accepts North Carolina residents.
Dentistry
Pre-dental advising is available to current ECU students and ECU Alumni through the Center for Pre-Professional Advising.
Current ECU students are assigned a primary advisory who will guide them through their major and course selections. These students will also be assigned a pre-professional advisor as a secondary resource. The pre-professional advisor will help the student determine a timeline for completing the pre-dental prerequisites and preparing for the dental school application process.
Students possessing an undergraduate degree (from ECU or elsewhere) wishing to enroll at ECU to complete the prerequisite courses must first apply to the ECU Graduate School as a Non-Degree Graduate Student. Admission to the university does not guarantee a spot in the prerequisite classes. The student may have to obtain special permission from the department to register for the classes he/she needs. The pre-professional advisor will assist the student in course selection and a timeline for preparation.
Dental School Application Process
You will begin completing the application for dental school 12-14 months before you plan to matriculate. If you plan to attend dental school the fall after graduating from an undergraduate program in the spring, and do so in four years, you will apply during the summer between your junior and senior year, or very early in the fall of your senior year. Each year, the application for dental school opens in mid-May with early June being the first day for submission for admission for the following year. Deadlines vary from school-to-school but fall between December 1st and February 1st (the deadline for applying to the ECU School of Dental Medicine is December 1st).
You will apply through the ADEA (American Dental Education Association) AADSAS (Associated American Dental Schools Application Services). Our office will help you navigate this process.
Documents required for application:
Transcripts from each community college or university attended
Personal Statement
DAT (Dental Admissions Test) Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Health Professions Committee Letter (required for all ECU students applying to the ECU School of Dental Medicine)
Dental School Pre-requisites
Below is a list of standard pre-requisites for admission to US Dental Schools. It is recommended that you check with specific schools to see if they require any additional coursework to be eligible for admission.
General Biology with labs – BIOL 1100, 1101 or 1150, 1151, & BIOL 1200 & 1201
General Chemistry with labs – CHEM 1150, 1151 & CHEM 1160, 1161
Organic Chemistry with labs – CHEM 2750, 2753 & CHEM 2760, 2763
General Physics with labs – PHYS 1250, 1251 & PHYS 1260, 1261 or PHYS 2350, 1251 & PHYS 2360, 1261
College Algebra and a higher-level math – Math 1065 and statistics (Bios 1500, Math 2228, Math 2283), calculus (Math 2121 or 2171), etc
Biochemistry (not currently required for ECU, but by many other schools) – Chem 2770 or Biol 4880
Some schools require two semesters of Anatomy & Physiology (Biol 2140 & 2141 and 2150 & 2151) and Microbiology (Biol 2110 & 2111 or 3220 & 3221).
ECU School of Dental Medicine Class 2024 (entering 2020) Profile
Applications accepted: June 1 – December 1
Applications received: 380
Accepted students: 52
Average Overall GPA: 3.5
Average Science GPA: 3.5
Average DAT: 20.46 (Academic Average), 19.88 (Total Science)
east carolina dental school acceptance rate
14.7%
Limited Spots Available
| School | Total # of Applicants | Overall Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | 361 | 14.7% |
| Harvard University | 920 | 3.8% |
| Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry | 3400 | 4.26% |
| Howard University | 1075 | 6.51% |
east carolina university dental school tuition
The total estimated cost of attendance at East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine is $265,921.
The estimated cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, personal expenses, transportation, loan fees, and health insurance. The cost for a first year student is $74,516, the cost for the second year is $64,438, the third year costs $72,227, and the fourth year costs $50,740. East Carolina University has a chart that breaks down the expenses for each year by category, based on the cost for each year of the program during the 2019 – 2020 school year. The actual cost may differ from what is shown because it is an estimate for the 2019 – 2020 school year, and various expenses, such as tuition, room and board, transportation and personal expenses may fluctuate year to year.
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