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Updated October 29, 2026

WVU dental school acceptance rate

For the Class of 2030, West Virginia University School of Dentistry reports 1,309 applicants, with 48 students enrolled. That puts the acceptance rate at about 3.7% (enrolled per applicant).

Acceptance rate
3.7%
enrolled per applicant, Class of 2030
Applicants
1,309
applicants
Class size
48
enrollees, Class of 2030
Average DAT AA
450
Class of 2030, new DAT scale
Average GPA
3.83
Class of 2030
Average science GPA
3.80
Class of 2030
Interview format
Interview, virtual or campus

Every number is from WVU's own DDS admissions pages, checked October 29, 2026. Rate: 48 students enrolled out of 1,309 applicants.

WVU's interview: interview, virtual or campus

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How the WVU rate is worked out

WVU publishes its own admissions numbers for the Class of 2030: 1,309 applicants, 48 enrolled. 48 divided by 1,309 is 3.7%. Source

The school does not publish how many offers it made, so this counts students who enrolled. The share offered a seat is somewhat higher, because some admitted applicants go elsewhere.

WVU DAT scores and GPA

WVU reports an average DAT Academic Average of 450 (Class of 2030, new DAT scale). These are on the DAT's newer three-digit score scale, so they can't be compared directly with the older 1 to 30 scores. Source

WVU reports an average overall GPA of 3.83 (Class of 2030). The average science GPA was 3.80. 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 WVU asks of applicants

  • WVU has no set minimum of shadowing hours, but says successful candidates typically observe at least 100 hours in different dental settings. Source
  • WVU won't review an application without a DAT score, and scores are good for three years from the test date. Source

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

The WVU dental school interview

WVU offers its fall interviews both virtually and in person. The day includes a group introduction, a tour, time with dental students, a short writing exercise, a Q&A and a personal interview with two or more Admissions Committee members. Source

About West Virginia University School of Dentistry

  • Of WVU's 1,309 applicants for the Class of 2030, 70 were West Virginia residents, and residents make up 31 of the 48 who enrolled. Source

Questions people ask

What is the WVU dental school acceptance rate?

For the Class of 2030, West Virginia University School of Dentistry reports 1,309 applicants and 48 students enrolled. That is 3.7% (enrolled per applicant). The share offered a seat is somewhat higher, because some admitted applicants choose another school.

What DAT score do you need for WVU?

WVU reports an average DAT Academic Average of 450 (Class of 2030, new DAT scale). These are on the DAT's newer three-digit score scale, so they can't be compared directly with the older 1 to 30 scores. These are typical scores of admitted students, not minimums.

What GPA do you need for WVU dental school?

WVU reports an average overall GPA of 3.83 (Class of 2030). The average science GPA was 3.80. These are typical figures, not minimums.

What is the WVU dental school interview like?

WVU offers its fall interviews both virtually and in person. The day includes a group introduction, a tour, time with dental students, a short writing exercise, a Q&A and a personal interview with two or more Admissions Committee members.

What are the WVU dental school requirements?

WVU has no set minimum of shadowing hours, but says successful candidates typically observe at least 100 hours in different dental settings. WVU won't review an application without a DAT score, and scores are good for three years from the test date.

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Confetto is not affiliated with West Virginia University School of Dentistry, West Virginia University or ADEA. Every figure on this page is from the school's own website (Morgantown, West Virginia), checked October 29, 2026. Schools update these pages each year, so check the source links before you apply.