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UIC College of Dentistry

2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format

UIC College of Dentistry is a US DMD program in Chicago, IL that takes 2027-entry applications through ADEA AADSAS. Its published class profile lists a median GPA of 3.77, a 6.5% acceptance rate and a class of 72. The school holds a traditional interview: October 2026–February 2027.

Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Established
1913
Interviews (2027 entry)
October 2026–February 2027
Decisions (2027 entry)
Rolling admissions
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Overview

About UIC College of Dentistry (DMD)

The University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) was founded in 1913. It is the dental school of the University of Illinois Chicago, a major public research university with a large health sciences campus in the city.

UIC COD is one of the most applied-to dental schools in the Midwest, and it serves one of the most diverse urban patient populations of any US dental school. Its community health mission runs deep: it serves Chicago's underserved neighborhoods through a large dental clinic and a set of community outreach programs.

What makes UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) different

Applications via ADEA AADSAS. UIC COD's Chicago location provides exposure to one of the most diverse urban patient populations in the US. The school's interprofessional health sciences campus includes medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and public health — enabling rich collaborative educational experiences.

UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) course & teaching

Integrated curriculum. 4-year DMD curriculum. UIC COD integrates basic sciences and clinical skills from Year 1. Clinical training at UIC's main dental clinic in Chicago and community health center partners across the city. Strong oral health equity curriculum reflecting Chicago's diverse community health needs.

UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) research strengths

UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) is strong in these research areas:

  • Community oral health
  • Oral health disparities
  • Craniofacial research
  • Dental materials
  • Oral-systemic health

How the UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) interview runs

Format: One virtual, closed-file interview with one or two faculty members

UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) intake

Approximately 70–72 students per year.

Where UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) is

UIC College of Dentistry was founded in 1913 and is based in Chicago, IL.

Programmes offered:

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

What you need to apply to UIC College of Dentistry (DMD)

UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) at a glance

UIC College of Dentistry Dentistry — 2027 entry at a glance
GPA (median)3.77
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size72
In-state preferenceStrong in-state preference
Interview formatTraditional interview
IntakeApproximately 70–72 students per year
UIC College of Dentistry Dentistry admissions profile — 2027 entry
Admission overviewBachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not required. Illinois residents benefit from strong in-state preference (public university mission). Community health commitment, dental experience, and academic record expected.
GPA median3.77 overall / 3.71 science (BCPM)
Acceptance rate6.5%
Class size72
In-state preferenceStrong — primarily in-state
CASPerNot required
Holistic review emphasisIL residency, community health commitment, dental experience, urban diversity.
NotesGPA medians hedged. DAT Academic Average median approximately 20–22 (hedged). Strong in-state preference. DAT figure sourced 2026-09-12 from https://dentistry.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/741/2025/09/2025-2029-DMD-ENROLLMENT-DEMOGRAPHICS.pdf (retired 1-30 scale). Interview format checked 2026-10-07 against https://dentistry.uic.edu/programs/doctor-of-dental-medicine-dmd/how-to-apply-to-the-dmd-program/.
Specialities offeredCommunity Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics

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

UIC College of Dentistry Dentistry interview — 2027 entry
FormatOne virtual, closed-file interview with one or two faculty members
Interview window (2027 entry)October 2026–February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)Rolling admissions
Post-interview chancesApproximately 30–40% post-interview (estimated).
Tutor insight
Illinois residents should consider UIC COD as a strong public school option with Chicago clinical training. The school's focus on health equity and underserved communities in Chicago means articulating a genuine commitment to urban community health will strengthen your application. Interprofessional and community health volunteer experience is particularly valued.
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There are documented downstream effects on oral health: pregnant patients in states with strict abortion laws sometimes delay necessary dental treatment out of confusion or fear about what is permissible during pregnancy, and some dentists report uncertainty about whether prescribing common dental medications to women of reproductive age creates legal exposure.

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Where UIC College of Dentistry (DMD)'s figures come from

Compiled from UIC 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.

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FAQ

UIC College of Dentistry (DMD) — frequently asked questions

Bachelor's degree and DAT required. Applications via ADEA AADSAS. CASPer is not required. Illinois residents benefit from strong in-state preference (public university mission). Community health commitment, dental experience, and academic record expected.

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