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University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry

University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry

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APPLICATION FEE
$80
Tuition In State
$43,575
Tuition Out of State
$55,820
Average GPA
3.49
AVERAGE DAT
21

School Overview

Degrees
DDS
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
90
Founding Year
1881
Accreditation Year
N/A
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $377,949
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UCSF 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: Above national average cost of living

San Francisco, CA is about 1.16x higher than the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment raises the living allowance from $3,000 to about $3,480 per month, mainly reflecting rent, food, transportation, and day-to-day expenses. Compare this with your own housing plan before treating it as exact.

Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UCSF.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 10% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for UCSF

1. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
What’s important to you in selecting a dental school? How will you make your decision about which school to attend?
2. Motivation and Fit
Why do you want to join the UCSF community? Please state briefly how you’ll contribute to the UCSF school of dentistry.
3. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
Do you intend to apply for admission to the DDS/PhD program? If yes, submit an additional essay (1500 characters) which outlines your reasons for your interest in the DDS/PhD program. (If no, enter...
4. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
What is important to you in selecting a dental school? How will you make your decision about which school to attend?
5. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Why do you want to join the UCSF community? Please state briefly how you will contribute to the UCSF School of Dentistry.
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About the School

Over the long term, the School of Dentistry seeks graduates who will return to their communities the clinical, intellectual, and interpersonal skills expected of a health professional. In addition, our graduates should possess the enhanced sensitivities, broad understanding, open-minded attitudes, and appreciation of cultural diversity that assure equitable distribution of high-quality dental health care to all members of our society. Further, we seek people who have the discipline to apply themselves, the desire to use their talents and abilities to the fullest, and the willingness to undertake leadership roles in academia, in their profession, and in their communities.

Facilities

The School of Dentistry operates 14 clinics at three sites, and provides more than 120,000 patient visits per year. Comprehensive dental care services are provided, including complex oral and maxillofacial surgery, and care for special-needs patients.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026