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NYU College of Dentistry

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

NYU College of Dentistry 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 3.62, a 8.0% acceptance rate and a class of 355. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
New York, NY, United States
Established
1865
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About NYU College of Dentistry (DDS)

NYU College of Dentistry (NYUCD), founded in 1865, is the largest dental school in the United States by enrollment. Located in Manhattan, NYUCD operates one of the highest-volume dental clinics in the country, giving students extraordinary clinical exposure to diverse patient populations from across New York City.

The school is known for its comprehensive specialties training, large research enterprise, and extensive continuing education programs.

What makes NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. NYUCD is the largest US dental school by class size, which makes it more accessible statistically than smaller elite schools. However, New York City living costs add a significant financial burden. The extraordinary clinical volume is a genuine training advantage.

NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) course & teaching

Traditional curriculum. 4-year DDS curriculum. NYUCD's clinic is one of the most active in the United States, with hundreds of thousands of patient visits annually. Clinical training begins in Year 2 via patient assignment in the comprehensive clinic. Elective rotations available across specialty areas.

NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) research strengths

NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) is strong in these research areas:

  • Biomaterials
  • Oral biology
  • Implantology
  • Salivary diagnostics
  • Digital dentistry

How the NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) interview runs

Format: Traditional one-on-one interview

NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) intake

Approximately 340–370 students per year — the largest class of any US dental school.

Where NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) is

NYU College of Dentistry was founded in 1865 and is based in New York, NY.

Programmes offered:

  • Prosthodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Endodontics
  • Periodontics
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Entry requirements

What you need to apply to NYU College of Dentistry (DDS)

NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) at a glance

NYU College of Dentistry Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.62
Acceptance rate8.0%
Class size355
In-state preferenceNo stated in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 340–370 students per year
NYU College of Dentistry Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not required. Large class size means a broader range of competitive applicants are accepted; nonetheless, strong DAT scores and dental experience expected.
GPA median3.62 overall / 3.58 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate8.0%
Class size355
In-state preferenceNone
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisClinical experience, dental exposure, academic preparedness, community involvement.
NotesGPA medians hedged. DAT Academic Average median approximately 20–22 (hedged). Largest US dental school by enrollment. DAT figure sourced 2026-09-12 from https://dental.nyu.edu/education/dds-program/faq.html (retired 1-30 scale).
Specialities offeredProsthodontics, Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics

MCAT, GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures are taken from NYU College 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 NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) interviews applicants

NYU College of Dentistry Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatTraditional one-on-one interview
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 35–45% post-interview (estimated, larger class size).
Tutor insight
NYUCD's large class size makes it a more accessible reach school for strong applicants. However, New York tuition and cost of living are among the highest in the US — complete a full financial analysis before committing. The clinical volume is exceptional; if hands-on training breadth is a priority, NYUCD delivers more patient contact than almost any other dental school.
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Returning to a Dental Desert

You grew up in a rural Appalachian county with no practicing dentist within 40 miles, where dental care meant a long drive to a city clinic for an emergency extraction, and your own teeth show the evidence of that gap. You intend to return and practice there after dental school.

What did that access gap teach you, and how do you think about the personal and professional sustainability of the commitment you are making?

Likely follow-up · Your isolation made shadowing and community health volunteering harder to obtain than for urban applicants. How do you address gaps in your application profile?

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Maintaining Wellbeing in Dental School

Dental school is consistently ranked among the most stressful graduate programs in the United States, with high rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout among dental students. How will you maintain your mental health and resilience through a demanding academic and clinical training program?

Likely follow-up · If a close friend in your dental school cohort confided that they were experiencing severe anxiety and were thinking about withdrawing from the program, what would you do?

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Where NYU College of Dentistry (DDS)'s figures come from

Compiled from NYU College 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.

NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) — official course page →Entry requirements, interview format and deadlines published by the school itself. The primary source for everything on this page.
FAQ

NYU College of Dentistry (DDS) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not required. Large class size means a broader range of competitive applicants are accepted; nonetheless, strong DAT scores and dental experience expected.

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