Best Dental Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)
Pennsylvania has 3 CODA-accredited dental schools, including University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. Admitted students have a median DAT of about 21 and a median GPA near 3.60. Compare every school below by DAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from ADEA admissions data.
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Dental Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked
All 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Pennsylvania, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | DAT |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Philadelphia, PA | 24 |
| 16 | University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, PA | 21 |
| 33 | Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry Philadelphia, PA | 21 |
Dental Schools in Pennsylvania: FAQ
How many CODA-accredited dental schools are in Pennsylvania?
There are 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Pennsylvania that AdmitBase tracks, including University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. Each is listed below with its DAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best dental schools in Pennsylvania?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked dental schools in Pennsylvania are University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. Rankings are based on ADEA admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full Pennsylvania table below.
What DAT score and GPA do you need for dental schools in Pennsylvania?
Across Pennsylvania dental schools, admitted students have a median DAT of about 21 and a median GPA of about 3.60. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median acceptance rate among Pennsylvania dental schools is about 4.1%, ranging from roughly 4.0% at the most selective to 5.9% 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 Pennsylvania resident?
At public dental schools in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania listing below.
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