Best Dental Schools in New York (2026)
New York has 5 CODA-accredited dental schools, including Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, NYU College of Dentistry and Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. Admitted students have a median DAT of about 21 and a median GPA near 3.58. Compare every school below by DAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from ADEA admissions data.
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Dental Schools in New York, Ranked
All 5 CODA-accredited dental schools in New York, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | DAT |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Columbia University College of Dental Medicine New York, NY | 23 |
| 11 | NYU College of Dentistry New York, NY | 21 |
| 24 | Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine Stony Brook, NY | 21 |
| 31 | University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Buffalo, NY | 21 |
| 56 | Touro College of Dental Medicine Hawthorne, NY | 20 |
Dental Schools in New York: FAQ
How many CODA-accredited dental schools are in New York?
There are 5 CODA-accredited dental schools in New York that AdmitBase tracks, including Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, NYU College of Dentistry and Stony Brook University 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 New York?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked dental schools in New York are Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, NYU College of Dentistry and Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. Rankings are based on ADEA admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full New York table below.
What DAT score and GPA do you need for dental schools in New York?
Across New York dental schools, admitted students have a median DAT of about 21 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 New York?
The median acceptance rate among New York dental schools is about 6.4%, ranging from roughly 3.6% at the most selective to 11.9% 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 New York resident?
At public dental schools in New York, 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 New York listing below.
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