University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Average GPA

3.85 / 4.0

Average DAT

482 (23.6)

Average class size

178

Tuition

$97,848

Cost of attendance

$162,342

About

Established in 1878, Penn Dental Medicine is among the oldest university-affiliated dental schools in the nation. Penn’s 12 schools are located on a singular campus within walking distance of one another.

• Foster a humanistic environment where each individual in our diverse community is valued, respected and empowered.

• Treat our patients with compassion and respect, and provide exceptional evidence-based care.

• Honor Penn Dental Medicine’s legacy through transformative initiatives to solve the complex problems of today and tomorrow.

• Shape the global dental profession by teaching evidence-based knowledge and providing opportunities to pursue individualized development for life-long learning.

• Promote interdisciplinary collaborations that accelerate innovation and scientific discovery to address unmet needs in health.

• Mentor exceptional leaders in education, research and oral health.

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