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Indiana University School of Dentistry

Indiana University School of Dentistry

Indianapolis, IN

Dental Schools Public Non-Profit

School Overview

Tuition (In State): $30,230

Tuition (Out of State): $67,990

Accreditation Status: Approval

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 104

Degrees: DDS

Founding Year: 1879

Accreditation Year: N/A

Website: https://www.dentistry.iu.edu/

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Application Information

Average DAT: 20.7

Average GPA: 3.7

Male: N/A

Female: N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 34% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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About the School

The only dental school in the Hoosier state, Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) offers an extraordinary learning environment in which teaching, research, and community service come together in the best way possible for the preparation of tomorrow's dental professionals.

Curriculum

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Facilities

IUSD has a significant multidisciplinary research program. In all, nearly 40,000 square feet of research space divided into more than a dozen facilities has been devoted to wide-ranging research activities supported by nearly $7.2 million in external funding last year.\n

Last Updated: Aug 22, 2025

SDN Insights

Our analysis of IUSD:

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Cost of Attendance: $280,972

A student taking student loans for all 4 years at IUSD, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $280,972. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 91% Nationally

The cost of living at IUSD is lower than 91% of all similar schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during your time at the school, making it a more affordable option.

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Environment: Urban

With a combination of walkable pockets and strong biking infrastructure, the area near IUSD offers decent flexibility. Students can often walk to essentials and comfortably bike to destinations a bit farther afield.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.