Best Dental Schools in Illinois (2026)
Illinois has 3 CODA-accredited dental schools, including UIC College of Dentistry, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Illinois. Admitted students have a median DAT of about 20 and a median GPA near 3.58. Compare every school below by DAT, GPA, acceptance rate, tuition, and bar passage — sourced from ADEA admissions data. The median first-time board pass rate across these schools is 95.0%.
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Dental Schools in Illinois, Ranked
All 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Illinois, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | DAT |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | UIC College of Dentistry Chicago, IL | 21 |
| 51 | Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Carbondale, IL | 20 |
| 60 | Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Illinois Downers Grove, IL | 19 |
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Dental Schools in Illinois: FAQ
How many CODA-accredited dental schools are in Illinois?
There are 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Illinois that AdmitBase tracks, including UIC College of Dentistry, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Illinois. Each is listed below with its DAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best dental schools in Illinois?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked dental schools in Illinois are UIC College of Dentistry, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Illinois. Rankings are based on ADEA admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full Illinois table below.
What DAT score and GPA do you need for dental schools in Illinois?
Across Illinois dental schools, admitted students have a median DAT of about 20 and a median GPA of about 3.58. 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 Illinois?
The median acceptance rate among Illinois dental schools is about 3.8%, ranging from roughly 3.8% at the most selective to 3.8% 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 Illinois resident?
At public dental schools in Illinois, 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 Illinois listing below.
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Statistics sourced from ADEA admissions data. Updated annually. AdmitBase is an independent admissions-data service and is not affiliated with any school.