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University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Buffalo, NYDentistry2025 data

DAT Median

21

19–23 range

GPA Median

3.61

3.45–3.78 range

Matriculation Rate

3.6%

Entering class ÷ applications — not an acceptance rate

Class Size

94

Your odds at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

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1–30 or 200–600 (from March 2025)
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How to Get Into University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

To be competitive at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, applicants typically present a DAT score near 21 (middle 50%: 19–23) and a GPA around 3.61 (3.45–3.78). About 3.6% of applicants to University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine end up enrolling; the school does not publish how many are offered admission. Each entering class is roughly 94 students. The school is located in Buffalo, NY. Figures reflect the 2025 entering class. Enter your own GPA and DAT score on AdmitBase to see your personalized match category and admission odds.

Admitted Student Profiles

DAT Score Range

25th: 19Median: 2175th: 23

GPA Range

25th: 3.45Median: 3.6175th: 3.78

Historical Trends

5-year data (2021–2025)

Test Median:
GPA Median:
Acceptance Rate:
YearDAT MedianGPA MedianAccept %AppsClass Size
2021———2,20395
2022———2,27393
2023———2,16092
2024———2,35894
2025———2,61494

Tuition

In-State / Resident

$38,580

$12,963 above program average

Out-of-State / Non-Resident

$66,800

Outcomes

Board/Certification Pass Rate

96%

2027 Application Deadlines

regularDec 1, 2026

2027 Application Requirements

Apply through
ADEA AADSAS · $100 fee
Admissions test
DAT
Letters of recommendation
1 to 3 lettersThe DDS Admission Committee requires either one composite committee letter/report or three individual letters of evaluation.
Personal statement
Required
Secondary application
Not required
Experience
The committee believes a minimum of 75-100 hours of shadowing in a dental health care setting is a reasonable expectation.
Also
All applicants must have both an undergraduate minimum overall and science college grade-point average of 3.0, as calculated by AADSAS.

Required coursework

  • English including composition · 2 semesters, 6 credit hours
  • General/Inorganic Chemistry · 2 semesters, 8 credit hours · with lab
  • Organic Chemistry · 2 semesters, 8 credit hours · with lab
  • General Biology · 2 semesters, 8 credit hours · with lab
  • General Physics · 2 semesters, 8 credit hours, algebra or calculus based · with lab
  • Biochemistry · 1 semester, 3 credit hours · Does not require a laboratory component.

Source: University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine DDS admissions, read September 22, 2026. Requirements change each cycle; confirm on the school's site before you apply.

Data source: ADEA Applicants and Enrollees 2025 No acceptance rate is recorded: the entering class is published but the number of applicants offered admission is not, so only a matriculation rate can be computed. (2025). Figures reflect the most recently published admission cycle.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions

What is University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's acceptance rate?

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine does not publish how many applicants it offers admission to, so an acceptance rate cannot be calculated. What is published is the entering class against the number of applications: about 3.6% of applicants end up enrolling (2025 entering class). The share offered a place is higher than that, because not everyone who is admitted chooses to attend.

What DAT score do you need for University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine?

Admitted students at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have a median DAT score of 21, with a middle-50% range of 19 to 23 (2025 entering class). A score at or above the median makes you most competitive.

What GPA do you need to get into University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine?

The median GPA of admitted students at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is 3.61, with a middle-50% range of 3.45 to 3.78 (2025 entering class).

How much does University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine cost?

Annual in-state or resident tuition at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is $38,580. Out-of-state or non-resident tuition is $66,800. Tuition figures exclude living expenses and fees.

How hard is it to get into University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine?

Admission to University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is competitive: roughly 3.6% of applicants end up enrolling, the median DAT is 21, the median GPA is 3.61. Applicants near or above these medians have the strongest odds. Use AdmitBase to see whether University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is a Safety, Target, Reach, or Far Reach for your specific GPA and DAT score.

Where is University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine located?

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is located in Buffalo, NY.

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