If you are thinking about attending UIC College of Dentistry, it is important to consider all the factors that could impact your decision.

One factor is the UIC College of Dentistry acceptance rate and tuition. Learn more about the UIC dental school acceptance rate, including how it compares to other schools, what factors influence it and how it has changed over time. Also find out about UIC dental school tuition, including how much it costs and what factors influence the price tag on a dental education at UIC.

Another factor to consider when deciding whether or not to attend the UIC dental school is its application deadline. Learn about all the important deadlines for applying as well as tips for filling out an application online. See related articles below for more up-to-date information on the UIC dental school acceptance rate.

UIC Dental School

The College of Dentistry is one of 15 colleges and schools on the UIC campus and, in 2001, became the only dental school in the Chicago metropolitan area. It’s annual operating budget is in excess of $33 million, including approximately $11 in state appropriations, $10 million in clinic revenue, $9 million in funded research, and $3 million in continuing education program revenues.

Dentistry at UIC offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes clinical training at two affiliated hospitals: Loyola University Medical Center and Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center. The college also offers a postdoctoral residency program for dentists who wish to specialize in a particular area of dentistry through an additional two years of training after completing their doctorates.

The College of Dentistry provides students with a combination of traditional classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences through clinical rotations at affiliated hospitals and dental clinics. Students are taught by faculty members who are leaders in their fields.

Curriculum

Our Group Practice Clinical Education Model replicates the ?real world? of dental practice in the College clinical setting. Six vertically-integrated group dental practices, comprised of International Dentist Program students, fourth year and third year dental students, and second year dental hygiene students (from the Kennedy King Community College Program) are aligned with interdisciplinary teams of faculty lead by a “Managing Partner” and supported by dental assistants and front desk receptionists. Adult rehabilitative dentistry is provided to our patients in these group practice clinics. (Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Radiology learning experiences are provided in discipline-specific clinic rotations.) The group practice clinics have been equipped with chairside computers to operate a computerized electronic patient record-keeping system. Contemporary instrument tray sterilization and dispensing systems support this “real world” clinical environment.

Facilities

Classroom facilities in the five story structure include two lecture halls, with a capacity of more than 100 seats per room, and three common seminar rooms, seating from 30 to 70 on the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th floors. Teaching facilities are provided for a per class enrollment of 65 DDS students, eight highly recognized specialty certificate programs with varying capacities, and the M.S. in Oral Sciences, which is offered through the UIC Graduate College. Individualized specialization programs and the two-year International Dentists certificate program accommodate an additional 24 continuing education students per year. Through an affiliation with the City Colleges of Chicago (Kennedy-King College) facilities are also provided for a two-year dental hygiene program enrolling approximately 30 students per class.

School	Total # of Applicants	Overall Acceptance Rate	Success Rate In-state
University of Illinois, Chicago	1650	3.33%	17.5%

UIC Dental School Admission Requiremets

Dates and Deadlines
Applications for admission open June 1st and close December 1. Both the AADSAS and UIC online application deadline is December 1. A rolling admissions process is used with preference given to competitive earlier applications.

In order to be considered for the DMD program, applicants must:
Submit an AADSAS application. Preference will be given to residents of Illinois (Illinois Residency Guidelines; State Regulations);
Have earned a bachelor’s degree conferred no later than June of the matriculation year from an accredited United States college or university located in the US; any additional degrees listed on the dental school application must be posted no later than June of the matriculation year.
Have completed all required coursework (outlined below) with a grade of “C” or better from an accredited US college or university by June of matriculation year (There are no limitations on junior college work, but it is recommended that most work be completed at a 4-year institution.);
Meet the Safety and Technical Standards of the program
Required Coursework
All prospective students must have completed the following courses prior to dental school matriculation:

Chemistry 14 semester hours (21 quarter hours), with at least 4 semester hours in Organic Chemistry (6 quarter hours)
Biological Science 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours)
Physics 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours)
English 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours)
1 course in Biochemistry (no lab required)
All dental school prerequisite science courses must include labs. This does not apply to elective science courses.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are not accepted as course requirements. However, if basic level chemistry, biology or physics courses requirements are met with AP credit, students may take the specific number of credit hours in each area from upper level science courses (preferably at a 4-year university). Of note: English AP credit coursework can be satisfied by enrolling in 6 hours of upper level Literature, Advanced Composition or Intensive writing classes. UIC and GPPA students should check with their advisors to ensure graduation requirements are satisfied.

ALL required prerequisite courses taken must be a grade of “C” or better

To be competitive, applicants are encouraged to take 3-4 upper level courses from the list of advanced science classes (lab not required but encouraged where possible):

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Histology
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Immunology
Genetics
DAT Exam
All applicants are required to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT), sponsored by the American Dental Association. It is strongly suggested that applicants complete this test prior to the year they wish to enter school. DAT scores can only be accepted if it is taken 2 years prior to application. The DAT can be taken up to 3 times, but candidates must wait 90 days between exams. We provide DAT, GPA, and other information on current students to interested applicants. The UIC College of Dentistry does not accept the Canadian DAT. There is no current minimum DAT score required to apply. Please note however, this is a competitive application component.

All applicants are required to take the Dental Admission Test (DAT), sponsored by the American Dental Association. It is strongly suggested that applicants complete this test prior to the year they wish to enter school. DAT scores can only be accepted if it is taken 2 years prior to application. The DAT can be taken up to 3 times, but candidates must wait 90 days between exams. We provide DAT, GPA, and other information on current students to interested applicants. The UIC College of Dentistry does not accept the Canadian DAT. There is no current minimum DAT score required to apply. Please note however, this is a competitive application component.

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Grade Point Average
The UIC College of Dentistry does not have a minimum gpa required to apply. Please note, however, this is a competitive application component.

Letters of Recommendation

The College requires three letters of recommendation. One committee letter of recommendation will satisfy the three-letter requirement. We strongly recommend submitting two academic references, preferably from two science professors. A third letter from a dental professional (non-relative) that an applicant shadows is highly preferred. Letters will only be accepted electronically via The Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). Paper recommendations or emailed letters will not be accepted. It is expected that letters are on professional letterhead with a signature.

Shadowing

Applicants to the UIC College of Dentistry are expected to demonstrate passion for the field. This is often obtained through shadowing experiences and exposure to dentistry. Students often shadow a variety of dentist, including general practitioners. It is recommended that applicants obtain 100 or more United States dental practice shadowing hours at the time of application submission.

Community Service/Volunteer Work
The UIC College of Dentistry prides itself on serving the underserved. Applicants are expected to have obtained a variety of experiences, including community service and volunteer work. The experiences do not have to be specifically dentistry related, but these experiences may be helpful to one’s own understanding of selfless giving, compassion for others and exposure to diverse populations.

Research
Students are encouraged to become exposed to research where possible. UIC provides opportunities for prospective students to get involved in research.

Visa Status
The College of Dentistry is accepting applications from students who currently live in the U.S. and hold a valid visa status.

Contact Us
For more information on the College of Dentistry’s Admissions Requirements for the DMD Program:

Dr. Darryl D. Pendleton
Associate Dean for Student and Diversity Affairs
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104B
312-355-1670

Dr. Rhonna Cohen, DDS, PhD
Associate Professor, Director and Advisor of Pre-Dental Undergraduate Program
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104B

Dr. Sheela Raja
Director of Resilience Center
801 S. Paulina Street, Room 104
312-413-0539

Ms. Carolyn Feller
Director of Student and Diversity Affairs
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104D
312-996-2873

Ms. Braulia Espinosa
Director of Student and Diversity Affairs
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104C
312-355-0320

Ms. Meah Rogers, MPH
Assistant Director of Student and Diversity Affairs
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104
312-355-1327

Ms. Hannah Bonecutter
Program Coordinator
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104

Ms. Millie Mendez
Student Advocate
801 South Paulina Street, Room 104

Ms. Laura Macias
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