Welcome to UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry welcomed 136 new faces between the Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Dental Hygiene Programs with the start of the 2022-23 academic year Aug. 15.

Take a quick look at the breakdowns for the Dental Class of 2026 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2024.

Dental Class of 2026

• Total Applicants: 1,747
• Interviews: 281
• Incoming Students: 106
  • Female: 68
  • Male: 38
• Average DAT Score: 22
• Average GPA: 3.83
• Average BCPM: 3.79
• Colleges/Universities Represented: 29
• Texas Residents: 99
• Total States Represented: 6
• Age Range: 19-37
• Average Age: 22

Dental Hygiene Class of 2024

• Total Applicants: 141
• Interviews: 66
• Incoming Students: 30
  • Female: 27
  • Male: 3
• Average GPA: 3.60
• Average Science GPA: 3.77
• Texas Residents: 30
• Age Range: 20-44
• Average Age: 25