Best Dental Schools in Tennessee (2026)
Tennessee has 3 CODA-accredited dental schools, including University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine. Admitted students have a median DAT of about 19.5 and a median GPA near 3.44. 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 93.0%.
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Dental Schools in Tennessee, Ranked
All 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Tennessee, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | DAT |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | University of Tennessee College of Dentistry Memphis, TN | 21 |
| 58 | Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry Nashville, TN | 18 |
| — | Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine Knoxville, TN | — |
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Dental Schools in Tennessee: FAQ
How many CODA-accredited dental schools are in Tennessee?
There are 3 CODA-accredited dental schools in Tennessee that AdmitBase tracks, including University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and Lincoln Memorial 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 Tennessee?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked dental schools in Tennessee are University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine. Rankings are based on ADEA admissions data, not opinion surveys — see the full Tennessee table below.
What DAT score and GPA do you need for dental schools in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee dental schools, admitted students have a median DAT of about 19.5 and a median GPA of about 3.44. 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 Tennessee?
The median acceptance rate among Tennessee dental schools is about 8.5%, ranging from roughly 3.5% at the most selective to 9.2% 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 Tennessee resident?
At public dental schools in Tennessee, 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 Tennessee 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.