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We have some surprising facts and figures from the latest American Dental Education survey. Check out these stats to prepare you for the application process!  \nThere are not as many dental schools as you may think… Believe it or not, there are only 65 dental schools in 35 states!  \nCompetition breakdown  \n50%  \nIn 2016, 12,058 students applied to dental school.  \n6,100 ended up enrolling that year! That is an acceptance rate of roughly 50%!  \nSave your pennies…  \nStudents apply to 10 to 15 schools on average  \n$245  \nThe ADEA AADSAS application feeto apply to the first dental school  \n+  \n$98  \nFor each additional school applied to  \nStudents spend $1,225- $1,715 JUST on the AADSAS application!*  \n*Most schools require application processing or supplemental fees in addition to the AADSAS fees.  \nIs there a dental school gender gap?  \n6,048 female applicants 2,970 female enrollees  \nvs  \n5,851 male applications 3,070 male enrollees  \nHow does your GPA compare?  \nMatriculants: Enrollees:  \n3.26  \nAverage Science GPA  \n3.39  \nTotal GPA  \n3.46  \nAverage Science GPA  \n3.55  \nTotal GPA  \n*This is why a great DAT score can come in handy!  \nCompetitive DAT scores play a large role in getting into dental school and setting you apart from other applicants, choose Kaplan-the world leader in test prep-and you’ll get a higher  \nscore, guaranteed, or your money back.*  \nSource: American Dental Education Association (ADEA) [http://www.adea.org/](http://www.adea.org/)  \n[https://www.kaptest.com/dat](https://www.kaptest.com/dat)","cbCaitXcrhUODK91","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitXcrhUODK91","pdf",1231067,"English","# Competition Breakdown\n## Application Costs\n## Gender Disparities in Enrollment\n## Academic Performance Standards","[{\"question\":\"What is the average acceptance rate for dental schools according to the data provided?\",\"answer\":\"In 2016, with 12,058 applicants and 6,100 enrollments, the acceptance rate was approximately 50%.\"},{\"question\":\"How much do students typically spend on the AADSAS application process?\",\"answer\":\"Students spend between $1,225 and $1,715 on average for the AADSAS application fees, covering 10 to 15 schools.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are DAT scores important for prospective dental students?\",\"answer\":\"Competitive DAT scores are crucial for setting applicants apart and significantly impact the chances of getting into dental school, especially as a supplement to GPA performance.\"}]","Dental School Admissions by the Numbers - Overview and Statistics | PDF"]