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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry

Memphis, TN / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$75
Tuition In State
$27,900
Tuition Out of State
$66,070
Average GPA
3.61
AVERAGE DAT
20

School Overview

Degrees
DDS
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
90
Founding Year
1878
Accreditation Year
N/A
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $272,422
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for UTHSC 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

Memphis, TN is about 0.92x 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 $2,760 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 UTHSC.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 10% 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 UTHSC

1. Geographic Connection and Commitment
We'd love to get to know you a bit: do you have any ties to Tennessee, whether through family, school, or work, that played a role in your interest in our dental college?
2. Geographic Connection and Commitment
If you are from a rural background, please provide the ZIP code corresponding to the residence where you lived the longest betwen ages 0 and 18.
3. Other
Have you participated in an interview at the UTHSC College of Dentistry (yes/no)?
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About the School

The facility of the College of Dentistry is committed to the education of a health professional whose primary responsibility will be the prevention of oral disease and maintenance of the oral health of the public. This encompasses the recruitment of well-qualified and motivated students who understand the need for a commitment to improving the welfare of those they serve, as well as the personal obligation of continuous development.

Curriculum

Much of the first two years is devoted to the biomedical sciences of anatomy, biochemistry, histology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. Preclinical technical courses are also taught to achieve a close correlation of the basic sciences with the clinical disciplines.

Facilities

The College of Dentistry will soon move into the 21st century in the way dentistry is taught. With the new construction, the pre-clinical labs will have 40 workstations housing Interactive Virtual Reality Simulators that will allow the the computer to give immediate graphic evaluation of tooth preparation. Each workstation will have its own monitor so that instructors can demonstrate techniques to the entire class.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026