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A. T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

A. T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health

Mesa, AZ / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$70
Tuition In State
$96,960
Tuition Out of State
$96,960
Average GPA
3.52
AVERAGE DAT
19.5

School Overview

Degrees
DDS
Ownership
Private Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
78
Accreditation Status
Approval
Founding Year
2003
Accreditation Year
2007
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $589,329
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for ATSU-ASDOH using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Near national average cost of living

Mesa, AZ is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $3,090 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.

Environment: Urban

The area surrounding ATSU-ASDOH is best navigated by car, with few amenities within walking or biking distance. While this quieter environment may offer fewer distractions, it requires a bit more planning for everyday errands or exploring local offerings.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 32% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.

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Secondary Essays for ATSU-ASDOH

1. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine
Describe your experiences with osteopathic physicians. Have you ever shadowed a DO? If not, please explain why. Do you have a letter of recommendation from a DO? If not, please explain why. (Please...
2. Motivation and Fit
What unique feature of SOMA appeals to you, and what specific feature of SOMA concerns you?
3. Personal Attributes and Characteristics
What do you consider your strongest attribute as a SOMA student, and what do you consider your weakest?
4. Community, Diversity, and Equity
How do you plan to engage with medically underserved populations in your medical career, and how have your past volunteer experiences shaped these plans?
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About the School

The Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) prepares caring, technologically adept dental students to become community and educational leaders serving those in need. The school offers students an experience-rich learning environment where health professionals approach patient health as part of an interdisciplinary team. The relationship of oral health to total healthcare is an essential component of the mission, teaching, and clinical experiences at ASDOH.

Curriculum

ASDOH students spend the first two years studying the basic sciences and clinical introductions in a classroom setting. Third-year students complete dental simulation exercises and work side by side with trained dentists in our campus clinic. Fourth- year rotations at community-based clinics may include experiences at a Community Health Center, Indian Health Service clinic, Veteran's Administration clinic, and military base clinics.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026