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Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry

Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry

Cleveland, OH / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$145
Tuition In State
$62,235
Tuition Out of State
$62,235
Average GPA
3.6
AVERAGE DAT
21.4

School Overview

Degrees
DDS
Ownership
Private Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
78
Accreditation Status
Approval
Founding Year
1892
Accreditation Year
N/A
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $424,561
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for CWRUSOD 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: Below national average cost of living

Cleveland, OH is about 0.94x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,820 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

Nestled in an area with excellent walkability and strong biking infrastructure, CWRUSOD offers students flexibility in how they get around. Whether on foot or bike, most destinations are easily accessible, making for a convenient daily routine.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for CWRUSOD

1. Other
Do you have another relative who is applying to the School of Dental Medicine's DMD program this cycle? If so, please identify the individual and his/her ADEA AADSAS/CAS application number.
2. Academic and Research Experiences
Your majors/minors may not be accurate in the selections offered in the regular application. Please enter your undergraduate major(s)/minor(s) as they will appear on your transcript.
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About the School

At a clinically oriented school like ours, our program is structured to prepare you for the real world. We limit each class to 70 students so that everyone has their own operatory - meaning you don`t wait in line or sign up to use a chair. Students are organized into groups simulating small practices, complete with their own Patient Care Coordinator who acts as an office manager. And courses in practice management teach all the managerial and entrepreneurial aspects of running a not-so-small business. Lately, the school has been accepting more than 70 students which has resulted in "student floating" - no more own operatory for selected students.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed around four themes and two threads that are integrated across the four-year program. All content is taught within these themes: Health and Well-being, Disease Processes, Restoration of Health, and Maintenance of Health.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026