Best Dental Schools in Missouri (2026)
Missouri has 3 CODA-accredited dental schools, including UMKC School of Dentistry, A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health and Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine. Admitted students have a median DAT of about 19 and a median GPA near 3.54. 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 94.5%.
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Dental Schools
19
Median DAT
3.54
Median GPA
6.2%
Median Acceptance
94.5%
Median Board Pass
Dental Schools in Missouri, Ranked
All 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Missouri, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | DAT |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | UMKC School of Dentistry Kansas City, MO | 19 |
| 65 | A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health Kirksville, MO | 19 |
| — | Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine Kansas City, MO | — |
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Dental Schools in Missouri: FAQ
How many CODA-accredited dental schools are in Missouri?
There are 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Missouri that AdmitBase tracks, including UMKC School of Dentistry, A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health and Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine. Each is listed below with its DAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best dental schools in Missouri?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked dental schools in Missouri are UMKC School of Dentistry, A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health and Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine. Rankings are based on ADEA admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full Missouri table below.
What DAT score and GPA do you need for dental schools in Missouri?
Across Missouri dental schools, admitted students have a median DAT of about 19 and a median GPA of about 3.54. 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 Missouri?
The median acceptance rate among Missouri dental schools is about 6.2%, ranging from roughly 3.6% at the most selective to 10.8% 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 Missouri resident?
At public dental schools in Missouri, 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 Missouri 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.