Best Dental Schools in Ohio (2026)
Ohio has 3 CODA-accredited dental schools, including Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and Northeast Ohio Medical University Bitonte College of Dentistry. Admitted students have a median DAT of about 20.5 and a median GPA near 3.62. Compare every school below by DAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from ADEA admissions data.
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Dental Schools in Ohio, Ranked
All 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Ohio, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | DAT |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Ohio State University College of Dentistry Columbus, OH | 21 |
| 32 | Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine Cleveland, OH | 20 |
| — | Northeast Ohio Medical University Bitonte College of Dentistry Rootstown, OH | — |
Dental Schools in Ohio: FAQ
How many CODA-accredited dental schools are in Ohio?
There are 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Ohio that AdmitBase tracks, including Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and Northeast Ohio Medical University Bitonte College of Dentistry. Each is listed below with its DAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best dental schools in Ohio?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked dental schools in Ohio are Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and Northeast Ohio Medical University Bitonte College of Dentistry. Rankings are based on ADEA admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full Ohio table below.
What DAT score and GPA do you need for dental schools in Ohio?
Across Ohio dental schools, admitted students have a median DAT of about 20.5 and a median GPA of about 3.62. 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 Ohio?
The median acceptance rate among Ohio dental schools is about 4.3%, ranging from roughly 3.8% at the most selective to 8.9% 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 Ohio resident?
At public dental schools in Ohio, 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 Ohio listing below.
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