Best Dental Schools in Florida (2026)
Florida has 3 CODA-accredited dental schools, including University of Florida College of Dentistry, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and LECOM School of Dental Medicine. Admitted students have a median DAT of about 21 and a median GPA near 3.51. Compare every school below by DAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from ADEA admissions data.
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Dental Schools in Florida, Ranked
All 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Florida, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | DAT |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | University of Florida College of Dentistry Gainesville, FL | 22 |
| 55 | Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine Fort Lauderdale, FL | 21 |
| 62 | LECOM School of Dental Medicine Bradenton, FL | 19 |
Dental Schools in Florida: FAQ
How many CODA-accredited dental schools are in Florida?
There are 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Florida that AdmitBase tracks, including University of Florida College of Dentistry, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and LECOM School of Dental Medicine. Each is listed below with its DAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best dental schools in Florida?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked dental schools in Florida are University of Florida College of Dentistry, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and LECOM School of Dental Medicine. Rankings are based on ADEA admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full Florida table below.
What DAT score and GPA do you need for dental schools in Florida?
Across Florida dental schools, admitted students have a median DAT of about 21 and a median GPA of about 3.51. Selective programs sit well above this; regional programs admit below it. Compare your own numbers school-by-school using the AdmitBase match calculator.
How hard is it to get into dental schools in Florida?
The median acceptance rate among Florida dental schools is about 4.2%, ranging from roughly 3.7% at the most selective to 4.3% at the least. Your individual odds depend on your DAT and GPA versus each school's medians.
Is it easier to get into a dental school as a Florida resident?
At public dental schools in Florida, in-state residents often pay substantially lower tuition and, for some programs, face a more favorable applicant pool. Private programs generally apply one tuition rate and evaluate residents and non-residents the same way. Residency advantage varies by school — check each Florida listing below.
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