Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

Alton, Illinois

Average GPA

3.7 / 4.0

Average DAT

440 (21)

Average class size

Tuition

$33,420

Cost of attendance

$82,679

About

The SIU School of Dental Medicine provides exceptional value in dental education. Students benefit from:

• the latest technology in today's oral health care field

• a state-of-the-art clinic

• the lowest dental school tuition in Illinois

The small student body and intimate environment promote excellent student-to-faculty interaction. Graduates are prepared to be among the best general practitioners of dentistry in the country.

The SIU School of Dental Medicine is the only dental school in Illinois that is outside the Chicago metropolitan area, and within a 200-mile radius of St. Louis. The convenient location offers a small-town feel with big-city access. The safe, quiet campus environment in Alton is just a short drive to St. Louis, where students can enjoy major sporting events, arts, entertainment, dining and shopping.

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DAT is shown on the new 200–600 scale with the old score in parentheses. Figures come from each school's official materials and the ADA Survey of Dental Education where available (U.S. stats last reviewed September 2026); confirm with the school before applying. See a number that looks off? Tell us.