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Updated October 29, 2026

MUSC dental school acceptance rate

MUSC James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine reports 1,750 applicants for the Class of 2028, but not how many of them were admitted or enrolled, so we can't work out an exact rate. It enrolls about 78 students per class.

Acceptance rate
Not published by the school
Applicants
1,750
applicants
Class size
78
seats, Class of 2028
Average DAT AA
20
accepted students (listed as 20 AA/21 DAT on the old DAT scale, the page doesn't name the class)
Average GPA
3.65
cumulative, accepted students, the page doesn't name the class
Average science GPA
3.59
accepted students, the page doesn't name the class
Interview format
Faculty interviews (virtual)

Every number is from MUSC's own DMD admissions pages, checked October 29, 2026. The school does not publish exact applicant counts for a class.

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How the MUSC rate is worked out

MUSC posts 1,750 applicants for the Class of 2028, but not how many of them it admitted or enrolled, so we don't divide and don't estimate. It does publish its class size: 78 students. Source

MUSC DAT scores and GPA

MUSC reports an average DAT Academic Average of 20 (accepted students (listed as 20 AA/21 DAT on the old DAT scale, the page doesn't name the class)). Source

MUSC reports an average overall GPA of 3.65 (cumulative, accepted students, the page doesn't name the class). The average science GPA was 3.59. Source

These describe admitted students, not cutoffs. See how they compare across schools in our average GPA for dental school guide, and work out your own with our AADSAS GPA calculator.

What MUSC asks of applicants

  • MUSC asks for 8 credits each of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics and upper-level science electives, all with lab, plus 6 credits each of English and math. Source
  • MUSC needs official U.S. DAT scores less than five years old (Canadian DAT scores are not accepted) and three letters of recommendation or one committee letter. Source
  • MUSC lists 2026-27 first-year DMD tuition of $39,313 for South Carolina residents and $79,096 for out-of-state students. Source

For the courses, DAT and shadowing most schools ask for, see our dental school requirements guide.

The MUSC dental school interview

MUSC holds its interviews virtually. The interview day starts with a welcome session, an overview of MUSC's campus and an explanation of the day's events, followed by two 30-minute interviews with MUSC faculty members, a virtual tour of the Charleston area and time to ask questions of current students. Source

About MUSC James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine

  • MUSC says it was the first dental school in the Americas to install an interactive Dentaroid robot for patient simulation. Source
  • At MUSC, 74% of enrolled first-year students come from South Carolina and 26% come from out of state. The college enrolls 312 students in the DMD program, reports a 98% first-time pass rate on the Integrated National Board Dental Exam (INBDE), and trains students on 3D scanners in a CAD/CAM lab from the fall of their first year. Source

Questions people ask

What is the MUSC dental school acceptance rate?

MUSC James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine reports 1,750 applicants for the Class of 2028, but not how many of them were admitted or enrolled, so we can't work out an exact rate. It enrolls about 78 students per class.

What DAT score do you need for MUSC?

MUSC reports an average DAT Academic Average of 20 (accepted students (listed as 20 AA/21 DAT on the old DAT scale, the page doesn't name the class)). These are typical scores of admitted students, not minimums.

What GPA do you need for MUSC dental school?

MUSC reports an average overall GPA of 3.65 (cumulative, accepted students, the page doesn't name the class). The average science GPA was 3.59. These are typical figures, not minimums.

How many students does MUSC dental school take?

MUSC reports an entering class of 78 (seats, Class of 2028).

What is the MUSC dental school interview like?

MUSC holds its interviews virtually. The interview day starts with a welcome session, an overview of MUSC's campus and an explanation of the day's events, followed by two 30-minute interviews with MUSC faculty members, a virtual tour of the Charleston area and time to ask questions of current students.

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Confetto is not affiliated with MUSC James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina or ADEA. Every figure on this page is from the school's own website (Charleston, South Carolina), checked October 29, 2026. Schools update these pages each year, so check the source links before you apply.