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Marquette University School of Dentistry

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

Marquette University School of Dentistry is a US DDS program in Milwaukee, WI that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.75, a 5.5% acceptance rate and a class of 100. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
Milwaukee, WI, United States
Established
1894
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS)

Marquette University School of Dentistry traces its origins to 1894, when it was founded as the Dental Department of the Milwaukee Medical College. It affiliated with Marquette University in 1907. It is a private Jesuit dental school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and one of the premier dental schools in the Midwest.

Marquette Dental is known for comprehensive clinical training with high patient volume, and for an emphasis on ethics and professionalism rooted in Jesuit values. Its alumni network across the Upper Midwest is large and loyal. The urban Milwaukee location means students treat a diverse city patient population.

What makes Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Marquette's Jesuit identity — cura personalis, service to others, ethical leadership — is woven into the dental curriculum in distinctive ways. Milwaukee's urban diversity and significant oral health disparities in underserved communities provide rich clinical training. Strong Midwestern alumni network supports post-graduation placement.

Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) course & teaching

Traditional curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum with comprehensive preclinical simulation in Years 1–2 and patient-based clinical training in Years 3–4. Marquette Dental's large on-campus clinic serves Milwaukee's diverse urban population. Community dental health rotations at Milwaukee-area community health centers. Ethics and professionalism curriculum integrates Jesuit values throughout.

Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) research strengths

Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) is strong in these research areas:

  • Oral biology
  • Dental biomaterials
  • Craniofacial morphology
  • Periodontal immunology
  • Dental education

How the Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one or panel interview with faculty

Marquette University School of Dentistry holds virtual interviews for the 2026–27 cycle; the school does not describe the interview format or length. The interview evaluates motivation for dentistry, manual dexterity awareness, dental experience, and academic record. It also tests alignment with Marquette's Jesuit values: service, ethics, and cura personalis (care of the whole person).

Interviewers probe ADA ethical principles, oral-systemic health awareness, and commitment to community service in urban Milwaukee.

Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) intake

Approximately 100 students per year (50 in-state, 50 out-of-state).

Where Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) is

Marquette University School of Dentistry was founded in 1894 and is based in Milwaukee, WI.

Programmes offered:

  • Orthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS)

Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) at a glance

Marquette University School of Dentistry Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.75
Acceptance rate5.5%
Class size100
In-state preferenceStrong in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 100 students per year (50 in-state, 50 out-of-state)
Marquette University School of Dentistry Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Private school, but half the class is reserved for Wisconsin residents (50 of 100 seats in-state); Midwestern applicants predominate. Dental experience, manual dexterity evidence, community service, and academic strength expected. Alignment with Jesuit values of service is valued.
GPA median3.75 overall / 3.68 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate5.5%
Class size100
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisDental experience, manual dexterity, Jesuit service values, academic record, community involvement.
NotesEstimates from ADEA AADSAS and school data; verify current cycle. DAT Academic Average median approximately 19–22 (hedged). Private Jesuit school — 50 of 100 seats reserved for Wisconsin residents. DAT figure sourced 2026-09-12 from https://www.marquette.edu/dentistry/admissions/documents/class-profile-2030.pdf (ADA 200-600 scale).
Specialities offeredOrthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from Marquette University School of Dentistry's published admissions data. Class profiles are republished each year — confirm which entering class these numbers describe before you rely on them.

Interview

How Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) interviews applicants

Marquette University School of Dentistry Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one or panel interview with faculty
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–45% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
Marquette interviews value Jesuit mission alignment — be prepared to discuss service, ethics, and care of the whole person in the context of dentistry. Research Marquette's Jesuit dental education philosophy and the school's community oral health programs. Milwaukee's diverse urban patient population is a genuine asset — demonstrate appreciation for training in this context. Manual dexterity experience is closely evaluated.
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Integrating New Evidence When It Contradicts Established Practice

Imagine that, several years into practice, a high-quality systematic review concludes that a procedure you were trained to perform routinely offers little benefit and may carry small but real risks. Many of your respected colleagues continue to do it. Walk us through how you would evaluate this new evidence and decide whether, and how, to change your own practice.

Likely follow-up · What would you actually look at to judge whether this systematic review should change your behavior, rather than just trusting its conclusion?

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Bouncing Back From a DAT Setback

Imagine your first DAT total science score came back below the median for admitted students, despite months of hard preparation. How would you respond to that setback, and what would it tell you about how you will handle challenges in dental school?

Likely follow-up · If a pre-dental advisor suggested your score meant you should consider other healthcare careers, how would you weigh that feedback?

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Where Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS)'s figures come from

Compiled from Marquette University School of Dentistry's published admissions material and checked for internal consistency. Not independently re-checked against the school's own website for 2027 entry — confirm the figures with the school before you rely on them.

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FAQ

Marquette University School of Dentistry (DDS) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. Private school, but half the class is reserved for Wisconsin residents (50 of 100 seats in-state); Midwestern applicants predominate. Dental experience, manual dexterity evidence, community service, and academic strength expected. Alignment with Jesuit values of service is valued.

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