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University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is a US DDS program in Aurora, CO that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.65, a 6.5% acceptance rate and a class of 62. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
Aurora, CO, United States
Established
1973
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS)

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (UCSDM), founded in 1973, is the only dental school in Colorado, located on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. As a public institution with a state workforce mission, UCSDM trains dentists primarily for Colorado and the Mountain West, with a strong emphasis on rural and underserved community dentistry.

The school benefits from co-location with CU's medical, pharmacy, nursing, and public health schools, enabling genuine interprofessional education. UCSDM is particularly known for its community-oriented curriculum and rural rotation programs across Colorado.

What makes University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. As Colorado's sole dental school, UCSDM carries a public mission to train dentists for Colorado communities, particularly rural counties with significant dental access challenges. The Anschutz Medical Campus cluster — one of the largest integrated health science campuses in the Mountain West — provides outstanding interprofessional education opportunities.

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum with integrated biomedical sciences and clinical training. UCSDM is on the Anschutz Medical Campus alongside medical, pharmacy, public health, and nursing schools — interprofessional education is built into the curriculum. Patient care begins in Year 2. Rural rotation programs connect students to dental practices across Colorado, including underserved rural communities.

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) research strengths

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) is strong in these research areas:

  • Oral health disparities
  • Craniofacial biology
  • Pediatric oral health
  • Rural dental health
  • Biomaterials

How the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) interview runs

Format: MMI and/or traditional interview at Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine conducts MMI and/or traditional faculty interviews at its Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. As Colorado's only dental school, UCSDM interviews assess motivation for dentistry, commitment to serving Colorado communities (particularly rural and underserved regions), manual dexterity evidence, and the oral-systemic health connection.

The school's Anschutz Medical Campus setting — co-located with CU's Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Nursing — means interprofessional education is a core theme. Colorado residents receive strong preference in the admissions process.

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) intake

Approximately 55–68 students per year.

Where University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) is

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine was founded in 1973 and is based in Aurora, CO.

Programmes offered:

  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Community Dentistry
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Entry requirements

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University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) at a glance

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.65
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size62
In-state matriculants78%
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 55–68 students per year
University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Colorado residents have a strong preference as the only public dental school in the state — typically the large majority of the class is in-state. Manual dexterity documentation, dental shadowing, and community health experience expected.
GPA median3.65 overall / 3.60 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size62
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
In-state matriculants78%
CASPerNot required
AAMC PREviewNot required
Holistic review emphasisColorado residency, rural dental commitment, interprofessional health interest, dental experience, manual dexterity.
NotesEstimates from publicly available ADEA AADSAS data; verify for current cycle. DAT Academic Average median approximately 20–22 (hedged). Strong in-state preference as only public dental school in Colorado. Checked 2026-09-12: this school publishes no class DAT average, so none is quoted.
Specialities offeredGeneral Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Community Dentistry

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from University of Colorado 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.

Interview

How University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) interviews applicants

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatMMI and/or traditional interview at Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 35–50% post-interview (estimated, strong in-state preference).
Tutor insight
Colorado residents have a strong institutional advantage — be specific about your ties to the state and your awareness of Colorado's dental access challenges, especially in rural mountain and eastern plains communities. Out-of-state applicants need a compelling reason for choosing UCSDM over their home state's dental school. The interprofessional Anschutz campus setting is a genuine differentiator — demonstrate interest in collaborative health education. Rural dental rotation willingness is valued.
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HardMMI · CASPerQ1

Spotting Weak Evidence Behind a Confident Claim

A dental product company markets a new mouthrinse with the claim that it 'reduces cavities by 40 percent,' citing a single company-funded study of 30 patients followed for six weeks. A patient brings you the advertisement and asks whether they should switch to it.

How would you think through the strength of this evidence, and how would you respond to the patient?

Likely follow-up · What specific features of this study make you cautious about the 40 percent claim?

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Contextualizing an Uneven Academic Profile

Dental schools say they review applicants holistically rather than filtering on GPA and DAT alone. If your application is stronger in one than the other, how would you contextualize that for a committee, and what should admissions really measure to identify excellent future dentists?

Likely follow-up · A classmate who outscored you on the DAT is struggling in the clinical curriculum while you thrive. What does that say about standardized tests as predictors?

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Where University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS)'s figures come from

Checked against University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine's own website on 15 August 2026: our record for the school was reconciled with what it publishes there. For most US schools that is class size and interview format only, so MCAT, GPA and acceptance-rate figures remain unconfirmed.

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FAQ

University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (DDS) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Colorado residents have a strong preference as the only public dental school in the state — typically the large majority of the class is in-state. Manual dexterity documentation, dental shadowing, and community health experience expected.

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