How hard is it to get into out of state schools if you're not a resident?

[AllSmiles66]

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Although I have probably another 2 years before I apply to Dental School, I realize that most students apply to their own state schools since there is preference given.

I'm just wondering, how much more better stats would you need to get into a state-supported school if you're out of state? For example, an East Coast student applying to the Midwest?

 

[DrTacoElf]

Depends on the specific school. I was accepeted to 2 state funded out of state programs UAB and VCU. Each school is different in terms of how many out of staters they accept. Barrons publishs a book with school info in it that I used to help me throughout the process.

 

[edkNARF]

I know that Michigan won't let you become a state resident unless you are one when you start school. I would STRONGLY suggest you contact the admissions and financial aid office of the school to which you are applying. It is also a good idea to get it in writing. You don't want to be stuck with 4 years of out-of-state tuition if you budgeted for 3.

 

[AllSmiles66]

How about the University of Iowa, Illinois at Chicago, and Minnesota? How would they look at an Out of State student?

 

[DrTacoElf]

How about the University of Iowa, Illinois at Chicago, and Minnesota? How would they look at an Out of State student?

From Barrons Guide To Medical And Dental Schools 10th Edition

Minnesota 40% out of state - 35 spots
Illinois at Chicago 4% out of state - 2 spots
Iowa 29% out of state - 22 spots

Also keep in mind often times out of state spots are reserved for people from certain states. Contact schools, check out their websites to look deeper into this issue.

 

[Biogirl361]

depending on how many spots are budgeted for out of staters, i think it's actually easier to get in from out of state in some cases because out of staters have a much lower deposit rate than in staters for a state school. say they accept 40 in and 40 out. chances are all 40 in staters are going to jump on the opportunity, while maybe only 15 or 20 of the out of staters do, the rest choosing their own state school or a private school. again though, it depends on the popularity of the school and how many spots they allow for out of state.

 

[reLAXgirl]

How about the University of Iowa, Illinois at Chicago, and Minnesota? How would they look at an Out of State student?

I am an out of stater accepted at Iowa. It is a lot more competitive considering there are only 20 spots reserved out of 80. But, it is definately worth the try! All non-residents get scholarships! That means I will be paying in state tuition. If you are a qualified applicant many state schools will consider you. The ones I hear that are the hardest are TX schools or Washington or Oregon. Not sure though.

 

[wimmcs]

I am an out of stater accepted at Iowa. It is a lot more competitive considering there are only 20 spots reserved out of 80. But, it is definately worth the try! All non-residents get scholarships! That means I will be paying in state tuition. If you are a qualified applicant many state schools will consider you. The ones I hear that are the hardest are TX schools or Washington or Oregon. Not sure though.

Like relexgirl, I was accepted to Iowa and I'm from Arizona. I absolutely loved the school and everything about the program (including awesome clinical program), the town, the people... Good luck in your application process.