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.
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. The Advanced tier below adds competitiveness benchmarks and DAT score analysis. The Professional tier provides full transcript simulation and school-by-school lookup.
AADSAS uses BCP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) GPA — unlike AMCAS, Math is not included in the science GPA.
AADSAS GPA Categories
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) → 24.0 pts / 6 cr
Non-Science GPA: 24.0 ÷ 6 = 4.00
Total GPA: (49.7 + 24.0) ÷ 20 = 3.69
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Semester Breakdown
| Semester | GPA | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | 3.89 | 11 |
| Spring 2023 | 3.53 | 7 |
| Fall 2023 | 3.85 | 6 |
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+.