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ACCEPTANCE RATE

22.91%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

63%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,728

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Dentistry Degree

The dentistry program at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor prepares students for careers in academic dentistry, hospital dental service, community dental practice, or dentistry work in the armed forces. The program focuses on encompassing the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Program courses include: basic biomedical sciences, occlusion, dental health and prevention, oral pathology, operative dentistry, oral radiology, pain management, oral medicine, clinic and health care management, patient counseling, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer dentistry degrees.

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University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

800 West Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI

Originally established in Detroit in 1817, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is Michigan state's oldest public university. It serves as the main campus for the University of Michigan, with regional campuses located in Dearborn and Flint. There are over 9,000 faculty members in 200 departments across all campuses.

U of M in Ann Arbor spans over 600 acres in combined area and has four main sections known as the North campus, South campus, Medical campus, and Central campus. All four areas house thirteen undergraduate and eighteen graduate schools and colleges in total.

The University of Michigan is also recognized as one of the top public universities worldwide and holds one of the highest budgets among research universities in the country. Its Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) alone has over 1,000 students and over 600 faculty members involved.

In direct collaboration with the U of M Medical School is the University of Michigan Health System consisting of three hospitals, 120 outpatient clinics, and several centers for medical research and learning. Its C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is known to be one of the best children's hospitals in the country.

Famous for its success in football and ice hockey, the U of M is represented by the Michigan Wolverines in intercollegiate athletic events. Sports activities are overseen by the Department of Recreational Sports. Other student organizations in the university include the Pops Orchestra, Men's Glee Club, and the Musical Society which is made up of the Choral Union and the University Orchestra.

Student housing within university grounds is the sixth largest in the country, providing room for over 12,000 students. The university is also home to a golf course, a number of museums, galleries, planetariums, the Nichols Arboretum, and the Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Students Enrolled in the Dentistry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Michigan – Ann Arbor offers a doctorate degree program in dentistry.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male66
Female57

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian24
Black2
Hispanic2
White78
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien16

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Dentistry program at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Dentists, General

Description

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dentists, general employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 490
    • Average Hourly Rate: $72.86
    • Average Annual Salary: $151550

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students University of Michigan – Ann Arbor accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To support students and graduates, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor may provide services to students like:

    • Online course work available
    • Night and weekend classes available
    • Academic counseling for students
    • Employing students to lower education costs
    • Assisting students to find work
    • Day care for children

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    University of Michigan – Ann Arbor is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

    • Baseball (Big Ten Conference)
    • Basketball (Big Ten Conference)
    • Track and Field (Big Ten Conference)
    • Field Hockey
    • Football (Big Ten Conference)
    • Golf
    • Gymnastics
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Rowing
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
    • Wrestling