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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Dentistry

154 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

154 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 1–24 of 154 colleges

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$89,816
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Apr 1
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Dentistry in USA?
154 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Dentistry in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Dentistry in USA?
University of Southern California leads with median graduate earnings of $92,498 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Dentistry colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Loma Linda University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Dentistry programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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