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University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Farmington, CT / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$75
Tuition In State
$20,572
Tuition Out of State
$47,387
Average GPA
3.75
AVERAGE DAT
21

School Overview

Degrees
DMD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
44
Founding Year
1968
Accreditation Year
N/A
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $262,492
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UConn 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

Farmington, CT is about 1.06x 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 $3,180 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 UConn.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 21% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.

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Secondary Essays for UConn

1. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
Are you interested in any of our combined programs, especially the DMD/PhD program? (Yes/No)
2. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine
The Dental Admissions Committee requires a minimum of 50 hours of shadowing a general dentist. Have you met this requirement? If yes, please list your shadowing experiences. If no, please explain how...
3. Other
Alumni: Do you have any relatives who are UConn School of Dental Medicine alumni?
4. Career Goals and Future Aspirations
Have you previously, or are you currently applying to a health profession school other than dental school? If yes, indicate school(s), type of program, year applied, and also indicate if you were...
5. Community, Diversity, and Equity
The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine realizes that each applicant brings a unique perspective from a broad range of experiences that have been influential in leading to a career in...
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About the School

The School of Dental Medicine, supports the missions of its academic health center and its University through programs in education, patient care, and research which benefit both public and professional constituencies at local, regional, national, and international levels. As Connecticut`s only public school of dentistry, the School of Dental Medicine commits to provide predoctoral educational opportunities for qualified Connecticut residents who desire to become broadly competent general practitioners of dental medicine, capable of providing for most of the oral health care needs of the State`s citizens. It actively assists its students in achieving their career goals by creating a collegial environment in which academic excellence and the pursuit of scholarship enhance the quality of instruction, advance the understanding of human biology and pathology, and raise the standard of oral health. To the extent its resources permit, the School of Dental Medicine joins other State institutions to provide educational opportunities for dental auxiliaries.

Curriculum

The School of Dental Medicine curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience that allows them to master the knowledge and requisite skills associated with the practice of general dentistry.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026