USask admits 36 students a year and tells you exactly how it ranks them: 65% your best two academic years, 15% the DAT and 20% the interview[2]. 511 people applied for 2026, and the admitted class averaged 93.54% (not counting Indigenous-category admits)[1]. Casper isn’t part of it.
USask dental school requirements at a glance
| Program | Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), four years, in Saskatoon.[2] |
|---|---|
| University study | Three academic years of 30 credit units each (September to April), toward a degree.[2] |
| Minimum average | 75% over your two best years, and 75% in your current year.[2] |
| Prerequisites | 39 credit units of pre-dentistry courses with a 70% average, done by April of the year you apply.[2] |
| DAT | Canadian DAT from the last three years: Academic Average 15+, PAT 14+, Reading 14+.[2] |
| Casper | Not required.[2] |
| Interview | Multiple mini interview, February–March.[2] |
| Deadline | November 15, 2026 ($216 fee).[2] |
Years of university and average
| Minimum university study | Minimum GPA to apply | Average admitted | Lowest admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years (30 credit units each) | 75% (best two years) | 93.54% (2026) | 90.17% (2026) |
You need three academic years of university, each with at least 30 credit units over September to April, and you must be working toward a degree[2].
USask ranks you on the weighted average of your two best academic years. The minimum is 75%, but the 2026 class averaged 93.54%: 92.80% for Saskatchewan residents and 94.94% for out-of-province students, excluding Indigenous-category admits[1]. The lowest admitted average was 90.17%[1].
Courses you take in the application year don’t count toward the average, but you must keep at least 75% overall and 70% in any prerequisite that year, or the offer can be withdrawn[2].
USask: average GPA of admitted students
Admission average, in percent.
| Entering year | Average (%) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 87.72% | [1] |
| 2012 | 89.77% | [1] |
| 2013 | 90.27% | [1] |
| 2014 | 91.44% | [1] |
| 2015 | 87.88% | [1] |
| 2016 | 88.82% | [1] |
| 2021 | 86.84% | [1] |
| 2022 | 89.91% | [1] |
| 2023 | 92.58% | [1] |
| 2024 | 91.54% | [1] |
| 2025 | 92.05% | [1] |
| 2026 | 93.54% | [1] |
No published figure for missing years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).
Prerequisite courses
| Course | Amount | Lab | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 6 credit units | – | |
| General chemistry | 3 credit units | – | |
| Organic chemistry | 3 credit units | – | |
| General physics | 3 credit units | – | |
| Biochemistry: biomolecules | 3 credit units | – | |
| Biochemistry: metabolism | 3 credit units | – | |
| Human physiology | 6 credit units | – | |
| Microbiology | 3 credit units | – | |
| Basic nutrition | 3 credit units | – | |
| Social science / humanities | 6 credit units | – |
All 39 credit units must be done by April of the year you start, with a prerequisite average of at least 70%[2]. Below 70%? You can raise it with approved higher-level courses, finished by the end of the academic year before you apply[2]. Courses from outside Saskatchewan count if equivalent; check the USask transfer credit tool[2].
DAT requirements and interview cut-offs
| DAT required | US DAT accepted | DAT scores used | Casper required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (Canadian) | No | Single best score from the last 3 years | No |
| Academic Average | Perceptual Ability | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum to apply | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Average admitted (2026) | 23.03 | 22.03 | 23.28 |
| Lowest admitted (2026) | 20 | 16 | 19 |
Canadian DAT sections are scored out of 30. A dash means the school does not publish that figure.
USask uses the Canadian DAT. For 2027-2028, valid tests are those written from February 1, 2024 to November 30, 2026, and your single best overall score is used[2]. You are out if that DAT has an Academic Average under 15, PAT under 14 or Reading under 14[2].
To be interviewed you also need a minimum DAT average (the mean of AA, PAT and Reading), set each year. It has climbed about half a point a year[2]:
USask: minimum DAT average for an interview
Mean of Academic Average, PAT and Reading, set each year.
The 2026 class averaged 23.03 AA, 22.03 PAT and 23.28 Reading, with ranges of 20–26, 16–27 and 19–30[1].
USask: average DAT scores of admitted students
Canadian DAT, scored out of 30.
| Entering year | Academic Average | Perceptual Ability | Reading | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19.1 | 20.0 | 20.6 | [1] |
| 2012 | 18.8 | 19.6 | 19.9 | [1] |
| 2013 | 19.5 | 20.4 | 20.5 | [1] |
| 2014 | 19.9 | 19.6 | 21.3 | [1] |
| 2015 | 19.4 | 19.2 | 21.7 | [1] |
| 2016 | 20.4 | 19.6 | 21.9 | [1] |
| 2021 | 21.0 | 20.4 | 21.0 | [1] |
| 2022 | 20.7 | 20.9 | 21.1 | [1] |
| 2023 | 21.4 | 21.0 | 21.6 | [1] |
| 2024 | 21.4 | 21.1 | 21.8 | [1] |
| 2025 | 22.3 | 21.8 | 22.7 | [1] |
| 2026 | 23.0 | 22.0 | 23.3 | [1] |
No published figure for missing years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).
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Casper
USask’s DMD admissions guide doesn’t include Casper or any other situational judgement test[2].
The USask dental interview (MMI)
| Interview format | Entering class size |
|---|---|
| MMI (10-minute stations) | 36 |
Every applicant selected for interview (based on the best-two-years average and best DAT) does a multiple mini interview: 10-minute stations, with two minutes to read each question and eight to discuss it[2]. Interviews run in February and March, once a year only, and can’t be rescheduled[2]. Scores and feedback aren’t released[2]. Try our sample MMI questions.
How USask ranks applicants
The committee can also review your whole file, including conduct during the MMI, and may reject unsuitable applicants[2]. Ten of the students admitted in 2026 had reapplied, so a second attempt is common[1].
Key dates and costs for 2027 entry
- August 1, 2026Online application opens[2]
- November 15, 2026Application and $216 fee due[2]
- November 30, 2026Last date to have written a valid DAT[2]
- December 1, 2026Transcripts, DAT scores and residency proof due[2]
- February–March 2027MMI interviews[2]
- June 5, 2027Final transcripts if admitted[2]
Accepting an offer requires a non-refundable deposit of 15% of tuition. First-year costs are about $63,479 for Saskatchewan residents, $85,944 for out-of-province students and $153,338 for international students[2].
Residency, Indigenous and other categories
- Saskatchewan residents must have lived in the province for four years before September 1 of the year they start[2].
- Out-of-province Canadians are welcome but face a higher interview cut-off: 23.89 vs 21.88 in 2026[2].
- Indigenous Equity Access Program: six first-year seats are reserved for applicants of Canadian Indigenous ancestry who meet the minimums[2].
- Master’s category: Saskatchewan residents with a dental-related master’s and a peer-reviewed publication can apply separately[2].
- International applicants apply through ADEA AADSAS; Canadians can’t use AADSAS for USask[2].
USask dental school admission statistics
USask publishes a statistics sheet every year, back to 2011. Applications climbed from 274 (2024) to 387 (2025) and 511 (2026); in the latest year 118 came from Saskatchewan and 368 from other provinces[1]. With 36 seats, that is about one seat for every 14 applicants.
USask: applicants, interviews and admitted students
Each point is one entering class, as reported by the school.
| Entering year | Applicants | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 301 | [1] |
| 2012 | 403 | [1] |
| 2013 | 439 | [1] |
| 2014 | 400 | [1] |
| 2015 | 223 | [1] |
| 2016 | 228 | [1] |
| 2017 | 280 | [1] |
| 2021 | 255 | [1] |
| 2022 | 254 | [1] |
| 2023 | 333 | [1] |
| 2024 | 274 | [1] |
| 2025 | 387 | [1] |
| 2026 | 511 | [1] |
No published figure for missing years (2018, 2019, 2020).
Frequently asked questions
What average do you need for USask Dentistry?
At least 75% over your best two years, but the 2026 class averaged 93.54% and the lowest admitted was 90.17%.[1]
How does USask weigh GPA, DAT and interview?
65% academic average, 15% DAT and 20% interview.[2]
What DAT score do you need for a USask interview?
In 2026, a DAT average of 21.88 for Saskatchewan residents and 23.89 for out-of-province applicants.[2]
Does USask require Casper?
No. Casper isn’t part of USask’s DMD requirements.[2]
Does USask accept the US DAT?
No. USask uses the Canadian DAT.[2]
Sources
- University of Saskatchewan: DMD admission statistics (PDF)
- University of Saskatchewan: DMD admissions information guide (PDF)
Figures were checked against these sources on November 4, 2026. Dental schools change their rules every cycle, so confirm on the official site before you apply.