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University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry

University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry

Jackson, MS / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$50
Tuition In State
$25,542
Tuition Out of State
N/A
Average GPA
N/A
AVERAGE DAT
18.7

School Overview

Degrees
DMD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
35
Founding Year
1975
Accreditation Year
N/A
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $257,501
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for OLEMISS-DENT 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

Jackson, MS is about 0.89x 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 $2,670 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around OLEMISS-DENT.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for OLEMISS-DENT

1. Geographic Connection and Commitment
Please state the number of years you have lived in Mississippi (numerical values only).
2. Geographic Connection and Commitment
Are you currently a legal resident of Mississippi? Chronologically account for each year or period of time in your life (combining years when possible). Please list years, place you lived, and...
3. Personal Experiences and Challenges
Did someone other than your parents play a significant role in your life? If so, describe that relationship below.
4. Academic and Research Experiences
List the courses you plan to complete prior to enrolling at UMMC. Please include the year and semester/term, course number and name, and institution where the courses are being taken. Please enter...
5. Academic and Research Experiences
Provide a list of all science courses that were taken online. If none, type "not applicable."
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About the School

The School of Dentistry represents a leading site for the delivery of state-of-the-art dental care in Mississippi. Excellent oral health care is provided by student doctors in the school, by resident doctors in the school, University Hospital and Medical Mall, and by our full-time faculty in the school?s faculty practice suite.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026