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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Richmond, VA / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$80
Tuition In State
$16,806
Tuition Out of State
$29,613
Average GPA
3.74
AVERAGE DAT
20

School Overview

Degrees
DDS
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
94
Founding Year
1893
Accreditation Year
N/A
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Cost of Attendance: $233,648
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for VCU 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: Near national average cost of living

Richmond, VA is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $2,940 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.

Environment: Urban

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

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 low stress level and felt they did well.

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About the School

The School of Dentistry has a long history of educating practitioners capable of meeting the oral health care needs of the communities they serve. The School provides opportunities for selected, qualified individuals to study dentistry under the most favorable conditions and in accordance with the standards established by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

Curriculum

The curriculum in the dental school is organized into a four-year program leading to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. The academic year begins in July and extends through May. The program emphasizes study in three broad areas: basic sciences, clinical sciences, and social sciences.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026