By the numbers: DDS Class of 2029, DH Class of 2027
Published: August 12, 2025 by Kyle Rogers
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry officially welcomed the Doctor of Dental Surgery Class of 2029 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2027 with the start of the 2025-26 academic year on Aug. 11.
Take a quick look at the class breakdowns.
Dental Class of 2029
- Total Applicants: 1,890
- Interviews: 253
- New Students: 106
- Female: 73
- Male: 33
- Average DAT Score: 470
- Average GPA: 88
- Average BCPM: 83
- Colleges/Universities Represented: 28
- Texas Residents: 97
- Total States Represented: 7
- Age Range: 19-32
- Average Age: 21
Dental Hygiene Class of 2027
- Total Applicants: 106
- Interviews: 51
- New Students: 30
- Female: 27
- Male: 3
- Average GPA: 45
- Average Science GPA: 58
- Texas Residents: 30
- Total States Represented: 1
- Age Range: 20-32
- Average Age: 25