What DAT score do you need for dental school?

There is no national cut-off, and schools report on two scales because the DAT moved from a 1–30 scale to a 200–600 scale on March 1, 2025. Of the 78 US dental programs in our catalog, 22 publish a class DAT average on the 200–600 scale, from 420 to 483.85, and 20 still publish one on the retired 1–30 scale, from 19.0 to 24. Compare yourself with each school's figure on the scale it uses rather than converting one scale into the other.

Which US dental schools do not require the DAT?

PNWU School of Dental Medicine and Workman School of Dental Medicine at High Point University do not require it, according to their records in our catalog. A further 30 programs publish no class DAT average.

Are the GPA and acceptance figures confirmed?

Not yet. None of the 78 dental programs' GPA, acceptance-rate or class-size figures in our records has been confirmed against the school's own class profile, so each one is marked unconfirmed. The DAT column is different: 71 of its 78 entries (the published average with its scale and class, or the fact that the school publishes none) were checked against the school's own page by Sep 12, 2026.

Do US dental schools prefer in-state applicants?

Our catalog rates 39 of the 78 programs as strongly favoring residents of their own state and 4 as moderately favoring them; 34 show no preference and 1 is rated out-of-state friendly.

What interview format do US dental schools use?

Of the 78 programs, 66 record a traditional interview only; 9 use multiple mini interview (MMI) stations, alone or alongside a traditional interview, and 4 use a panel.

US dental school requirements: GPA, DAT and acceptance rates for every DDS and DMD program

There is no national DAT or GPA cut-off for US dental schools, and 42 of the 78 programs in our catalog publish a class DAT average: 22 on the ADA's current 200–600 scale (published averages from 420 to 483.85) and 20 still on the retired 1–30 scale (from 19.0 to 24). Another 30 publish none, and 2 do not require the DAT. For 2027 entry, compare yourself with each school's figure on the scale it uses; the GPA, acceptance-rate and class-size figures in every row are not yet confirmed against the schools' own pages and are marked.

Dental programs: GPA, DAT and acceptance rate by school

Unconfirmed beside a figure marks one our records hold but we have not confirmed on the school’s own published pages; beside a program’s name it marks every figure in that row except the DAT, which was checked separately. Unconfirmed figures are shown exactly as stored, usually an earlier estimate, so the gap stays visible: check the school’s class profile before relying on one.

Entering-class GPA, the published class DAT average and its scale, acceptance rate, class size, in-state preference and interview format at 78 US dental programs (DDS and DMD). Alphabetical.
Program	GPA	DAT (as published)	Acceptance rate	Class size	In-state preference	Interview format	Last checked
Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral HealthDMD · Mesa, AZUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.43overall3.33science	20.15Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · 2025 entering classADA concordance: near 420 on the 200–600 scale	5.5%	78	No preference	MMI, panel	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
ATSU Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral HealthDMD · Kirksville & St. Louis, MOUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.55overall3.50science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	8.0%	64	Moderate	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
BU Goldman School of Dental MedicineDMD · Boston, MAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.66overall3.62science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	5.5%	110	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
California Northstate University College of Dental MedicineDMD · Elk Grove, CAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.60overall3.55science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	5.5%	40	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Case Western Reserve School of Dental MedicineDMD · Cleveland, OHUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.70overall3.66science	446.75 (mean); 440 (median)Academic Average, 200–600 scale · Entering Class of 2025	5.0%	80	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Columbia College of Dental MedicineDDS · New York, NYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.84overall3.80science	24Headline average, retired 1–30 scale · class entering in 2025ADA concordance: near 490–500 on the 200–600 scale	9.0%	92	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Creighton University School of DentistryDDS · Omaha, NEUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.72overall3.64science	21Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · Entering class August 2024ADA concordance: near 430–440 on the 200–600 scale	10.0%	117	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDMD · Augusta, GAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.75overall3.58science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	6.5%	82	Strong88% of class in state	Traditional	Not yet confirmed
East Carolina University School of Dental MedicineDMD · Greenville, NCUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.75overall3.69science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	10.0%	55	Strong100% of class in state	Panel	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Harvard School of Dental MedicineDMD · Boston, MAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.85overall3.82science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	2.5%	35	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USCDDS · Los Angeles, CAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.68overall3.63science	450Academic Average, 200–600 scale · DDS Class of 2030	5.0%	144	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Howard University College of DentistryDDS · Washington, DCUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.55overall3.48science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	5.5%	75	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Indiana University School of DentistryDDS · Indianapolis, INUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.74overall3.68science	440Academic Average, 200–600 scale · DDS Class of 2030	19.0%	104	Strong82% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Kansas City University College of Dental MedicineDMD · Joplin, MOUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.50overall3.45science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	17.8%	80	Moderate	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
LECOM School of Dental MedicineDMD · Bradenton, FLUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.58overall3.52science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	Not published	100	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental MedicineDMD · Knoxville, TNUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.45overall3.39science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	9.0%	80	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Loma Linda University School of DentistryDDS · Loma Linda, CAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.65overall3.60science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	5.5%	100	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
LSU Health School of DentistryDDS · New Orleans, LAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.56overall3.50science	464Academic Average, 200–600 scale · 2026 entering class	9.0%	70	Strong75% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Lyon College School of Dental MedicineDMD · Little Rock, ARUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.50overall3.45science	See school page	10.0%	80	No preference	Traditional	Not yet confirmed
Marquette University School of DentistryDDS · Milwaukee, WIUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.75overall3.68science	436Academic Average, 200–600 scale · Class of 2030	5.5%	100	Strong	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Medical University of South Carolina James B. Edwards College of Dental MedicineDMD · Charleston, SCUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.60overall3.54science	20Academic Average, retired 1–30 scaleADA concordance: near 420 on the 200–600 scale	8.0%	78	Strong75% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Meharry Medical College School of DentistryDDS · Nashville, TNUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.50overall3.44science	See school page	5.5%	70	No preference	Traditional	Not yet confirmed
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine ArizonaDMD · Glendale, AZUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.58overall3.52science	20Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · CDMA Class of 2029ADA concordance: near 420 on the 200–600 scale	5.5%	130	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine IllinoisDMD · Downers Grove, ILUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.56overall3.50science	19.0Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · CDMI Class of 2027ADA concordance: near 400–410 on the 200–600 scale	6.5%	141	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Northeast Ohio Medical University Bitonte College of DentistryDDS · Rootstown, OHUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.52overall3.46science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	8.5%	52	Moderate	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental MedicineDMD · Fort Lauderdale, FLUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.55overall3.50science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	5.5%	130	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
NYU College of DentistryDDS · New York, NYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.62overall3.58science	21Academic Average, retired 1–30 scaleADA concordance: near 430–440 on the 200–600 scale	8.0%	355	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Oregon Health and Science University School of DentistryDMD · Portland, ORUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.80overall3.75science	444Academic Average, 200–600 scale · DMD Class of 2030	6.0%	76	Strong56% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Penn Dental MedicineDMD · Philadelphia, PAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.76overall3.72science	483.85Academic Average, 200–600 scale · Class of 2030	4.0%	115	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
PNWU School of Dental MedicineDMD · Yakima, WAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.50overall3.44science	DAT not required	9.0%	36	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Ponce Health Sciences University School of Dental MedicineDMD · Ponce, PRUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.44overall3.38science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	16.0%	50	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Roseman University College of Dental MedicineDMD · South Jordan, UTUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.58overall3.52science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	Not published	150	No preference	Traditional, MMI	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Rutgers School of Dental MedicineDMD · Newark, NJUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.62overall3.57science	22Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · 2024 entering classADA concordance: near 450–460 on the 200–600 scale	8.0%	85	Strong65% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Southern Illinois University School of Dental MedicineDMD · Alton, ILUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.58overall3.52science	20.0Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · Graduation year 2027ADA concordance: near 420 on the 200–600 scale	5.5%	52	Strong88% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Stony Brook University School of Dental MedicineDDS · Stony Brook, NYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.82overall3.85science	23Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · 2025 entering classADA concordance: near 470–480 on the 200–600 scale	8.0%	46	Strong70% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Temple University Kornberg School of DentistryDMD · Philadelphia, PAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.58overall3.52science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	6.5%	140	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Texas A&M College of DentistryDDS · Dallas, TXUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.62overall3.56science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	6.0%	110	Strong90% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
The Ohio State University College of DentistryDDS · Columbus, OHUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.68overall3.62science	20.9Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · DDS Class of 2029ADA concordance: near 430–440 on the 200–600 scale	4.0%	110	Strong70% of class in state	MMI	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Touro College of Dental Medicine at NYMCDDS · Hawthorne, NYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.55overall3.50science	440Academic Average, 200–600 scale · Class of 2030	Not published	214	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
TTUHSC El Paso Hunt School of Dental MedicineDMD · El Paso, TXUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.52overall3.46science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	9.0%	60	Strong90% of class in state	Traditional, MMI	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Tufts University School of Dental MedicineDMD · Boston, MAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.65overall3.61science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	6.0%	175	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
UCLA School of DentistryDDS · Los Angeles, CAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.87overall3.85science	23Headline average, retired 1–30 scale · Incoming D.D.S. Class of 2029ADA concordance: near 470–480 on the 200–600 scale	5.0%	88	Strong	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
UCSF School of DentistryDDS · San Francisco, CAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.70overall3.66science	23.1Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · Class of 2029ADA concordance: near 470–480 on the 200–600 scale	5.0%	88	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
UIC College of DentistryDMD · Chicago, ILUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.77overall3.71science	21Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · DMD Class of 2029ADA concordance: near 430–440 on the 200–600 scale	6.5%	72	Strong	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
UMMC School of DentistryDMD · Jackson, MSUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.74overall3.67science	20Academic Average, retired 1–30 scaleADA concordance: near 420 on the 200–600 scale	20.7%	40	Strong92% of class in state	MMI	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
UNC Adams School of DentistryDDS · Chapel Hill, NCUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.67overall3.62science	460Academic Average, 200–600 scale	5.0%	86	Strong	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Universidad Ana G. Méndez School of Dental MedicineDMD · Gurabo, PRUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.46overall3.39science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	14.0%	50	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University at Buffalo School of Dental MedicineDDS · Buffalo, NYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.63overall3.58science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	8.5%	85	Strong70% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Alabama School of DentistryDMD · Birmingham, ALUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.78overall3.72science	440Academic Average, 200–600 scale	9.5%	83	Strong75% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Colorado School of Dental MedicineDDS · Aurora, COUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.65overall3.60science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	6.5%	62	Strong78% of class in state	Traditional, MMI	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Connecticut School of Dental MedicineDMD · Farmington, CTUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.65overall3.60science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	5.5%	45	Strong55% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Detroit Mercy School of DentistryDDS · Detroit, MIUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.70overall3.46science	435Academic Average, 200–600 scale · Class of 2030	6.5%	148	No preference51% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Florida College of DentistryDMD · Gainesville, FLUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.82overall3.77science	470Academic Average, 200–600 scale · Class of 2030	9.5%	93	Strong88% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Iowa College of DentistryDDS · Iowa City, IAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.80overall3.73science	See school page	6.0%	85	Strong	Traditional	Not yet confirmed
University of Kentucky College of DentistryDMD · Lexington, KYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.60overall3.55science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	12.4%	60	Strong87% of class in state	Panel	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Louisville School of DentistryDMD · Louisville, KYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.58overall3.52science	20Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · DMD Class of 2027ADA concordance: near 420 on the 200–600 scale	Not published	120	Out-of-state friendly27% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Maryland School of DentistryDDS · Baltimore, MDUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.65overall3.60science	about 440Academic Average, 200–600 scale	6.0%	130	Strong	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Michigan School of DentistryDDS · Ann Arbor, MIUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.70overall3.66science	22Headline average, retired 1–30 scale · 2025 entering classADA concordance: near 450–460 on the 200–600 scale	5.0%	109	Strong	MMI	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Minnesota School of DentistryDDS · Minneapolis, MNUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.65overall3.61science	445Academic Average, 200–600 scale · DDS Class of 2030	6.0%	95	Strong	Panel	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of DentistryDDS · Kansas City, MOUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.65overall3.60science	420Academic Average, 200–600 scale	8.5%	108	Strong60% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of DentistryDDS · Lincoln, NEUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.82overall3.76science	21.8Headline average, retired 1–30 scale · Class of 2029ADA concordance: near 450–460 on the 200–600 scale	10.0%	55	Strong70% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental MedicineDMD · Las Vegas, NVUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.59overall3.54science	452.69Academic Average, 200–600 scale · Class of 2030	10.0%	75	Strong65% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of New England College of Dental MedicineDMD · Portland, MEUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.53overall3.47science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	7.0%	71	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Oklahoma College of DentistryDDS · Oklahoma City, OKUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.59overall3.52science	20.6Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · Entering class 2025ADA concordance: near 430–440 on the 200–600 scale	9.0%	55	Strong80% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Pikeville Tanner College of Dental MedicineDMD · Pikeville, KYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.52overall3.46science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	Not published	54	No preference	Traditional	Not yet confirmed
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental MedicineDMD · Pittsburgh, PAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.70overall3.64science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	4.0%	86	Moderate45% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Puerto Rico School of Dental MedicineDMD · San Juan, PRUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.52overall3.46science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	15.0%	35	Strong95% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of DentistryDDS · San Francisco, CAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.65overall3.60science	455Academic Average, 200–600 scale	6.0%	145	No preference	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Utah School of DentistryDMD · Salt Lake City, UTUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.55overall3.49science	470Academic Average, 200–600 scale · "current D1 students"	8.0%	60	Strong75% of class in state	Traditional, MMI	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
University of Washington School of DentistryDDS · Seattle, WAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.68overall3.64science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	5.0%	66	Strong84% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
UT Health San Antonio School of DentistryDDS · San Antonio, TXUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.60overall3.54science	22Academic Average, retired 1–30 scale · DDS Class of 2028ADA concordance: near 450–460 on the 200–600 scale	6.0%	95	Strong90% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
UTHealth Houston School of DentistryDDS · Houston, TXUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.62overall3.56science	470Headline average, 200–600 scale · DDS Class of 2030	6.0%	105	Strong90% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
UTHSC College of DentistryDDS · Memphis, TNUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.58overall3.52science	None publishedNo class DAT average on the school’s pages	5.5%	120	Strong80% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
VCU School of DentistryDDS · Richmond, VAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.60overall3.54science	430-440Academic Average, 200–600 scale · "admitted candidates"	5.5%	105	Strong68% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
West Virginia University School of DentistryDDS · Morgantown, WVUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.81overall3.77science	450Academic Average, 200–600 scale · Class of 2030	6.0%	48	Strong40% of class in state	Traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Western University College of Dental MedicineDMD · Pomona, CAUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.58overall3.52science	430Academic Average, 200–600 scale · entering class seated Fall 2025	6.0%	69	No preference	MMI, traditional	DAT checked Sep 12, 2026Other figures unconfirmed
Workman School of Dental Medicine at High Point UniversityDMD · High Point, NCUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.50overall3.44science	DAT not required	9.0%	60	No preference	Traditional	Not yet confirmed
Yeshiva University College of Dental MedicineDDS · New York, NYUnconfirmedall but the DAT	3.50overall3.45science	See school page	15.0%	150	No preference	Traditional	Not yet confirmed

How to read this table

DAT (as published) quotes the class average each school publishes, exactly as written, with its scale and class. The DAT moved from a 1–30 scale to a 200–600 scale on March 1, 2025, and schools have not all switched, so the two are never mixed: retired-scale figures carry the ADA concordance band our record holds for them. “Headline average” marks a figure the school does not caption as the Academic Average.
Unconfirmed marks a figure we have not confirmed on the school’s own published pages. It is shown exactly as our record holds it, usually an earlier estimate, so you can see the gap; check the school’s class profile before relying on it.
GPA is the entering class’s overall GPA, with the science GPA beneath it. Acceptance rate is the share of applicants accepted as our record holds it, to one decimal place; we never compute one from applicant and class counts.
In-state preference is our catalog’s rating of how strongly a program favors its own state’s residents; the percentage beneath it is the share of the entering class from the state.
Not published means the program’s record in our catalog holds no figure for that cell. We leave the gap visible rather than estimate it; check the school’s own admissions page.
Last checked is the date a program’s DAT entry was checked against the school’s own page: the published figure, or that the school publishes none. The other figures in dental rows have not been confirmed yet, which is why they carry the marker. Schools republish class profiles every year, so the school’s own page is always the final word.

Frequently asked questions

What DAT score do you need for dental school?: There is no national cut-off, and schools report on two scales because the DAT moved from a 1–30 scale to a 200–600 scale on March 1, 2025. Of the 78 US dental programs in our catalog, 22 publish a class DAT average on the 200–600 scale, from 420 to 483.85, and 20 still publish one on the retired 1–30 scale, from 19.0 to 24. Compare yourself with each school's figure on the scale it uses rather than converting one scale into the other.
Which US dental schools do not require the DAT?: PNWU School of Dental Medicine and Workman School of Dental Medicine at High Point University do not require it, according to their records in our catalog. A further 30 programs publish no class DAT average.
Are the GPA and acceptance figures confirmed?: Not yet. None of the 78 dental programs' GPA, acceptance-rate or class-size figures in our records has been confirmed against the school's own class profile, so each one is marked unconfirmed. The DAT column is different: 71 of its 78 entries (the published average with its scale and class, or the fact that the school publishes none) were checked against the school's own page by Sep 12, 2026.
Do US dental schools prefer in-state applicants?: Our catalog rates 39 of the 78 programs as strongly favoring residents of their own state and 4 as moderately favoring them; 34 show no preference and 1 is rated out-of-state friendly.
What interview format do US dental schools use?: Of the 78 programs, 66 record a traditional interview only; 9 use multiple mini interview (MMI) stations, alone or alongside a traditional interview, and 4 use a panel.

Sources

Each row is drawn from that program’s record in our catalog. Where a school publishes a class DAT average, the link is the page it was read from; otherwise it is the school’s own page the record cites.

More school-by-school tables

Program-by-program tables and rankings for every US school we hold a record for, plus what each MCAT score means as a percentile.