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Columbia College of Dental Medicine

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine is a US DDS program in New York, NY that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.84, a 9.0% acceptance rate and a class of 92. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
New York, NY, United States
Established
1852
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS)

Columbia College of Dental Medicine (CDM) sits on Columbia University's Washington Heights Medical Campus in New York City. It is one of the most research-intensive dental schools in the United States.

Founded in 1852, CDM trains dentists with a strong emphasis on the biology behind oral health, on research, and on medical-dental collaboration through close ties with Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

What makes Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Columbia's medical campus integration with CUIMC is distinctive — dental students benefit from co-education with medical students and access to hospital-based oral health care settings. Research opportunities through Columbia's broad basic science departments.

Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum integrating biomedical sciences with clinical training from Year 1. CDM students have access to Columbia University Irving Medical Center's hospital and research infrastructure. Clinical rotations at CDM's dental clinic and affiliated New York health systems.

Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) research strengths

Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) is strong in these research areas:

  • Craniofacial biology
  • Oral microbiome
  • Periodontal disease mechanisms
  • Biomaterials
  • Digital dentistry

How the Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one faculty interview

Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) intake

Approximately 80–90 students per year.

Where Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) is

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine was founded in 1852 and is based in New York, NY.

Programmes offered:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Periodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Research
  • Prosthodontics
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS)

Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) at a glance

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.84
Acceptance rate9.0%
Class size92
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 80–90 students per year
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not currently required — check CDM admissions each cycle. Research experience, dental exposure, and strong academic record expected.
GPA median3.84 overall / 3.80 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate9.0%
Class size92
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisResearch experience, academic achievement, dental exposure, medical-dental integration interest.
NotesGPA medians hedged. DAT Academic Average approximately 26 (Class of 2029, official); ~23-24 in recent prior classes. Acceptance rate approximate. DAT figure sourced 2026-09-12 from https://www.dental.columbia.edu/education/dds-program/admissions-and-application/admissions-requirements (retired 1-30 scale).
Specialities offeredOral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Orthodontics, Dental Research, Prosthodontics

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Columbia University College 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 Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) interviews applicants

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one faculty interview
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–40% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
Columbia CDM interviewers look for intellectual curiosity and a clear research or scholarship narrative alongside clinical interest. Demonstrate awareness of CDM's medical-dental integration model and why you value studying dentistry within a medical research university context.
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Sources

Where Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS)'s figures come from

Checked against Columbia University College 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

Columbia College of Dental Medicine (DDS) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not currently required — check CDM admissions each cycle. Research experience, dental exposure, and strong academic record expected.

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