2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is a US DMD program in Cleveland, OH that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.70, a 5.0% acceptance rate and a class of 80. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.
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Read the guide →Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine (CWRU SDM), founded in 1892, is a top-ranked private dental school at one of the leading research universities in the Midwest. Located in Cleveland's University Circle — adjacent to Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals — CWRU SDM benefits from extraordinary clinical partnerships and research integration with world-class medical institutions.
The school has a strong emphasis on scientific rigor, biomedical research, and interprofessional education.
Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CWRU's location adjacent to Cleveland Clinic — one of the top-ranked hospitals in the United States — is a singular clinical training advantage. Research opportunities through CWRU's strong biomedical science departments are available to motivated dental students.
Integrated curriculum. 4-year DMD curriculum with strong basic science and research integration. Clinical rotations at CWRU's dental school clinic and affiliated facilities including Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. A required research project is embedded in the curriculum.
Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine (DMD) is strong in these research areas:
Format: Traditional one-on-one interview with faculty
Approximately 75–85 students per year.
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine was founded in 1892 and is based in Cleveland, OH.
Programmes offered:
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Try the AI interviewer| GPA (median) | 3.70 |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 5.0% |
| Class size | 80 |
| In-state preference | No stated in-state preference |
| Interview format | Traditional interview |
| Intake | Approximately 75–85 students per year |
| Admission overview | Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer required. Research experience, strong academic record, and dental exposure expected. CWRU's research mission is central to admissions priorities. |
|---|---|
| GPA median | 3.70 overall / 3.66 science (BCPM) |
| Acceptance rate | 5.0% |
| Class size | 80 |
| In-state preference | None |
| CASPer | Required |
| Holistic review emphasis | Research experience, academic achievement, dental exposure, biomedical science interest. |
| Notes | GPA medians hedged. DAT Academic Average median approximately 21–23 (hedged). Cleveland Clinic clinical affiliation is distinctive. DAT figure sourced 2026-09-12 from https://case.edu/dental/prospective-students/doctor-dental-medicine-dmd/admissions-data (ADA 200-600 scale). |
| Specialities offered | Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Biomedical Research, Oral Biology |
MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.
| Format | Traditional one-on-one interview with faculty |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | October 2026–February 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | Rolling admissions |
| Post-interview chances | Approximately 30–40% post-interview (estimated). |
Emphasize any research background or interest in the biological basis of oral disease — CWRU SDM values academic rigor and scholarly ambition. The Cleveland Clinic partnership is a genuine selling point; demonstrate awareness of CWRU's clinical affiliations and why you value that environment.
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