University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry

Houston, Texas

Average GPA

3.88 / 4.0

Average DAT

470 (23)

Average class size

106

Tuition (In-state)

$36,662

Tuition (Out-of-state)

$57,804

Cost of attendance (In-state)

$95,020

Cost of attendance (Out-of-state)

$116,162

About

Founded in 1905, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston was the first dental school in Texas and was a founding institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. The school continues to lead dental education today as part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).

Our Vision

“Improving Oral Health … Improving Overall Health”

Our Mission

“To improve human health by providing high-quality education, patient care, service, and research in oral health for Texas, the nation and the world.”

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