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Dental School GPA Calculator (AADSAS)

Calculate all four AADSAS GPA figures: BCP GPA (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Total Science GPA, Non-Science GPA, and Total GPA.

Course NameCategoryGradeCredits

AADSAS Total GPA

3.64

BCP GPA (Bio+Chem+Phys)

3.63

BCP Credits

Total Science GPA

3.54

Science Credits

Non-Science GPA

4.00

Total Credits

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How AADSAS Calculates Dental School GPAs

The American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) calculates three distinct GPAs for dental school applicants: the BCP GPA (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), the Total Science GPA (BCP + Math), and the Total GPA. Understanding all three is essential for pre-dental planning.

Enter all your undergraduate courses with their subject categories. The calculator automatically sorts them into AADSAS categories and computes BCP GPA, Total Science GPA, Non-Science GPA, and Total GPA simultaneously. Use the Competitiveness tab to benchmark your GPAs against dental school matriculant averages.

AADSAS GPA Categories

BCP GPA = (Bio + Chem + Physics) weighted average
Total Science GPA = (Bio + Chem + Physics + Math) weighted average
Non-Science GPA = All other subjects weighted average
Total GPA = All courses combined weighted average

Weighted average = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Total Credits

Note that AADSAS separates Math from the BCP GPA, unlike AMCAS which groups Math with Biology, Chemistry, and Physics into BCPM. This means your BCP GPA (dental) and BCPM GPA (medical) will differ if you have math courses.

Step-by-Step AADSAS Example

BCP Courses:

General Biology I (4 cr, A) → 4.0 × 4 = 16.0 pts

General Chemistry I (4 cr, A-) → 3.7 × 4 = 14.8 pts

Physics I (3 cr, B+) → 3.3 × 3 = 9.9 pts

BCP GPA: 40.7 ÷ 11 = 3.70

Math Courses: Calculus I (3 cr, B) → 3.0 × 3 = 9.0 pts

Total Science GPA: 49.7 ÷ 14 = 3.55

Non-Science: English (3 cr, A) + Psychology (3 cr, A) → 12.0 + 12.0 = 24.0 pts / 6 cr

Non-Science GPA: 24.0 ÷ 6 = 4.00

Total GPA: (49.7 + 24.0) ÷ 20 = 3.69

Dental School GPA Requirements

According to ADEA survey data, the average GPA of dental school matriculants is approximately 3.55 total and 3.50 BCP. Competitive ranges by school tier:

Top dental schools (Harvard, UCSF, Columbia): Average ~3.75+ total GPA
Competitive state schools: Average ~3.55–3.70
Regional dental schools: May accept 3.30–3.50 range

The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is the other major component. A competitive DAT Academic Average is typically 19–21+. The Academic Average specifically covers Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Quantitative Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension — heavily overlapping with your BCP GPA coursework.

Frequently Asked Questions

BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) is used in AADSAS for dental school applications. BCPM (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math) is used in AMCAS for medical school applications. The key difference is that Math is included in the primary science GPA for medical schools (AMCAS) but reported separately in AADSAS — dental schools see BCP GPA and Total Science GPA as two separate figures. If you are applying to both MD and dental school, your BCPM GPA for AMCAS will include Math, while your BCP GPA for AADSAS will not.

Yes. Like AMCAS, AADSAS includes every attempt of every undergraduate course in GPA calculations. Grade replacement policies at your home institution do not apply — both original and retake grades are factored into your AADSAS GPA. Admissions committees can see both attempts on your application and evaluate your grade trajectory.

Dental school admissions committees weight BCP GPA heavily because it directly correlates with performance in the science-heavy preclinical dental curriculum. A low BCP GPA with a high overall GPA (often from easy electives) raises concerns about a student's ability to handle biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology in dental school. Ideally, your BCP and total GPA should be within 0.2–0.3 points of each other.

A 3.4 GPA with a strong DAT (21+ Academic Average) is a workable application for many regional dental programs. The DAT can partially compensate for a borderline GPA — many schools review both numbers together rather than applying separate cutoffs. A 3.4 GPA with a sub-18 DAT, however, will face significant difficulty at most accredited programs. Focus on maximizing the DAT first, then applying strategically to programs where your numbers fit the median range.

A 3.2 GPA is below the national average for dental school matriculants but does not automatically disqualify you. Some programs accept applicants in the 3.0–3.3 range, particularly state schools for in-state residents and programs with regional missions. A 20+ DAT score, strong letters of recommendation, significant dental shadowing experience, and a compelling personal statement become even more important at this GPA level. Post-baccalaureate coursework showing an upward trend can also strengthen a borderline application.