Best Dental Schools in Massachusetts (2026)
Massachusetts has 3 CODA-accredited dental schools, including Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Admitted students have a median DAT of about 21 and a median GPA near 3.55. 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 96.0%.
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Dental Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked
All 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Massachusetts, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | DAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard School of Dental Medicine Cambridge, MA | 24 |
| 17 | Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Boston, MA | 21 |
| 18 | Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Boston, MA | 21 |
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Dental Schools in Massachusetts: FAQ
How many CODA-accredited dental schools are in Massachusetts?
There are 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Massachusetts that AdmitBase tracks, including Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Boston University Henry M. Goldman 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 Massachusetts?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked dental schools in Massachusetts are Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Rankings are based on ADEA admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full Massachusetts table below.
What DAT score and GPA do you need for dental schools in Massachusetts?
Across Massachusetts dental schools, admitted students have a median DAT of about 21 and a median GPA of about 3.55. 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 Massachusetts?
The median acceptance rate among Massachusetts dental schools is about 3.0%, ranging from roughly 2.6% at the most selective to 4.6% 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 Massachusetts resident?
At public dental schools in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts 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.