Dental Schools in Minnesota
1 DDS/DMD dental program in our catalogue for Minnesota. Compare DAT score requirements, GPA profiles, in-state preference and AADSAS application strategy.
About Minnesota: Pop. ~5.7M; Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro (~3.7M). Home to Mayo Clinic (Rochester) — one of the most recognised health systems in the world — and the University of Minnesota Medical School.
In-state context: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine admits a small national class (~50 students) with no in-state preference. University of Minnesota Medical School moderately prefers Minnesota residents; roughly 60–70% in-state.
Major health systems: Mayo Clinic · M Health Fairview · Allina Health · HealthPartners · Essentia Health
DDS vs DMD — what is the difference?
Both DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry / Doctor of Dental Medicine) are equivalent degrees. The title used depends solely on the university, not on any difference in training, scope of practice, or licensure. All CODA-accredited programs lead to the same dental licence. Applications go through AADSAS (ADEA) for most schools. The DAT (Dental Admission Test) is required by virtually all programs.
1 Dental Program in Minnesota
- University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (DDS)
Minneapolis, MN
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, founded in 1888, is consistently ranked among the top dental schools in the United States and is the leading dental school in the Upper Midwest. Located at the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis Academic Health Center, the school is part of a major public research university with deep ties to Minnesota's diverse healthcare ecosystem. Minnesota Dentistry is known for its comprehensive clinical training, strong community partnerships, and innovative curricula.
DDS6.0% acceptanceStrong in-state pref.
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