Top 30 American Universities for Pre-Dental
See below for detailed description of each university
| Ranking | University | Region | Annual Tuition | GPA | SAT/ACT |
| 1 | Lehigh University | NE | $44,890 | 3.83 | SAT: 1370 |
| 2 | Boston University | NE | $42,556 | 3.72 | SAT: 1340 |
| 3 | Clemson University | SE | $33,300 | 3.62 | SAT: 1280 |
| 4 | Creighton University | MW | $35,942 | 3.77 | SAT: 1250 |
| 5 | University of Dayton | NE | $39,090 | 3.59 | SAT: 1210 |
| 6 | University of Utah | W | $25,057 | 3.55 | SAT: 1200 |
| 7 | University of Nebraska – Lincoln | MW | $19,808 | 3.58 | SAT: 1240 |
| 8 | University of Illinois at Chicago | MW | $26,520 | 3.29 | ACT: 24 |
| 9 | Ohio Wesleyan University | NE | $43,230 | 3.4 | SAT: 1200 |
| 10 | Cedar Crest College | NE | $36,225 | 3.26 | SAT: 1080 |
| 11 | Ball State University | MW | $8,498 | 3.42 | SAT: 1160 |
| 12 | Snow College | W | $11,674 | N/A | N/A |
| 13 | Lipscomb University | S | $27,390 | 3.56 | SAT: 1230 |
| 14 | Newberry College | S | $24,300 | 3.32 | SAT: 1020 |
| 15 | Southern Wesleyan University | S | $22,950 | 3.5 | SAT: 1070 |
| 16 | Oral Roberts University | W | $23,410 | 3.45 | SAT:1100 |
| 17 | Kent State University | MW | $18,376 | 3.31 | SAT: 1140 |
| 18 | University of the Southwest | W | $14,616 | 3.2 | SAT: 900 |
| 19 | Madonna University | MW | $17,250 | 3.3 | SAT: 1270 |
| 20 | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | S | $10,310 | OA* | OA* |
| 21 | Vincennes University | MW | $22,689 | OA* | OA* |
| 22 | Saint Xavier University | MW | $30,100 | 3.4 | SAT: 1140 |
| 23 | Boise State University | MW | $33,660 | 3.41 | SAT: 1100 |
| 24 | La Sierra University | W | $29,895 | 3.33 | SAT: 1030 |
| 25 | University of Maryland – College Park | SE | $32,045 | 4.11 | SAT: 1370 |
| 26 | University of St. Thomas | MW | $39,594 | 3.55 | ACT: 24 |
| 27 | Pacific Union College | W | $27,999 | 3.29 | SAT: 1100 |
| 28 | Marquette University | MW | $38,000 | 3.58 | SAT: 1260 |
| 29 | Portland State University | W | $14,550 | 3.25 | SAT: 1120 |
| 30 | University of North Dakota | MW | $19,272 | 3.33 | ACT: 23 |
* Open admissions
1.) Lehigh University
Lehigh University is a private university located in the small town of Bethlehem Pennsylvania, one hour north of Philadelphia. The university has 4,500 undergraduate students and is ranked the top 50 for US universities overall. The school has especially strong education and engineering programs.
The university has a student-faculty ratio of 10:1 and the average class has 27 students. The most popular majors at Lehigh include engineering, finance, and accounting.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $44,890 | $12,690 | $57,580 |
| Out-of-state | $44,890 | $12,690 | $57,580 |
2.) Boston University
Boston University is a private university located in Boston, Massachusetts. The university’s campus is situated along the Charles River, near Fenway Park. The school was established in 1839 and has 16,000 undergraduate students.
Boston University has top-ranked programs for law, business, engineering, and education. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 12:1, and 605 of its classes have fewer than twenty students. Famous alumni of BU include Martin Luther King Jr and Bill O’Reilly.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $50,240 | $14,870 | $65,110 |
| Out-of-state | $50,240 | $14,870 | $65,110 |
3.) Clemson University
Clemson University is a public university located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has an undergraduate enrollment of 18,000 students and is tied for 21st among all public universities nationally.
The students at Clemson are known for the school spirit in cheering on the popular Clemson Tigers sports teams. In addition to sports the school offers over 400 different student clubs and over 100 different academic programs. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 18:1 and over half of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $14,240 | $8,718 | $22,958 |
| Out-of-state | $31,462 | $8,718 | $40,180 |
4.) Creighton University
Creighton University is a private Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school was founded in 1878, and has 4,000 undergraduate students. The university has a large open campus, just outside the downtown area of Omaha.
The university has over 200 student clubs, including very popular student run media outlets. The school also offers ministry activities, such as retreats and community service. Creighton offers a popular study abroad program for students interested in studying in the Dominican Republic, and the school has a student-faculty ratio of 11:1.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $35,942 | $10,600 | $46,542 |
| Out-of-state | $35,942 | $10,600 | $46,542 |
5.) University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is a private Catholic university in Dayton, Ohio. The university was founded in 1850, and has a large campus along the Miami River. The university has 8,000 undergraduate students, and offers more than 80 different academic programs.
The university has a very active campus, with a strong focus on community and service work. The school is located in a suburban area near one of Ohio’s largest cities, so students can enjoy all of the amenities of the big city while still enjoying the secluded campus. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 16:1, and 30% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $39,090 | $12,680 | $51,770 |
| Out-of-state | $39,090 | $12,680 | $51,770 |
6.) University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public university in Salt Lake City, Utah. The university is the state’s flagship school, and has 31,000 students. The university has an urban campus, and the surrounding area has a strong reputation for outdoor recreation, especially hiking, skiing, and snowboarding.
The university has a historic rivalry with the nearby Brigham Young University, and has a reputation for its research work. The school has strong programs in education, engineering, and medicine, and has a student-faculty ratio of 16:1.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $8,518 | $9,425 | $17,943 |
| Out-of-state | $25,057 | $9,425 | $34,482 |
7.) University of Nebraska – Lincoln
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln is a public university in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school is the state’s oldest and largest university, and has 20,000 undergraduate students. The university is one of the top agricultural sciences and is famous for its athletic programs, which attracts viewers from all over the country.
Students come from all over the world to attend the university, although the majority are from Nebraska. The university has over 400 student clubs and popular student run government. Lincoln is the state capital of Nebraska, and is full of parks and opportunities for students to enjoy live music, movies, and other types of entertainment.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $8,628 | $10,826 | $19,454 |
| Out-of-state | $19,808 | $10,826 | $30,634 |
8.) University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago, or UIC, is a public university in Chicago, Illinois. The school is the largest university in Chicago, with 17,000 undergraduate students. The university is considered one of the top research universities in the country, and has nationally ranked programs in the social sciences.
Students at UIC are able to participate in over 200 different student clubs and organizations. The school is also conveniently located in the city so that students can take advantage of professional, cultural, and entertainment options in Chicago. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 18:1, and 35% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $13,670 | $10,882 | $24,552 |
| Out-of-state | $26,520 | $10,882 | $37,402 |
9.) Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University is a private university in Delaware, Ohio. The university was founded in 1842 and is one of the leading liberal arts schools in Ohio. The university has 1,700 undergraduate students and has the 11th highest percentage of international students in the country.
The university offers more than 90 different majors, and has a very tight-knit campus, with regular volunteer and retreat trips. The school has more than 100 clubs, and Columbus, Ohio is just twenty miles away when students want to visit a larger city. The school offers individual attention and has a student-faculty ratio of 10:1, and 70% of its classes have fewer than twenty students enrolled.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $43,230 | $11,770 | $55,000 |
| Out-of-state | $43,230 | $11,770 | $55,000 |
10.) Cedar Crest College
Cedar Crest College is a private women’s college in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The university has 1,300 undergraduate students and offers more than fifty different majors. The university has consistently been ranked as one of America’s top liberal arts schools, as wells as for being a “best value” university.
Allentown is also home to Muhlenberg College, and the two universities have a long running relationship with each other. The city is the 3rd largest in Pennsylvania, and is popular for its arts, parks, and food. The university values small class sizes and has a low student-faculty ratio of 10:1.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $36,225 | $10,933 | $47,158 |
| Out-of-state | $36,225 | $10,933 | $47,158 |
11.) Ball State University
Ball State University is a public university in Muncie, Indiana. The university was established in 1917 and has 17,000 undergraduate students. The school offers over 190 different majors and there are more than 400 student clubs.
The university is located in a small city about 50 miles from Indianapolis. The city hosts art collections along with regular music events, and the city has some of the most famous parks and trails in Indiana. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1, and some of its most popular programs include business, engineering, and education.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $9,654 | $9,936 | $19,590 |
| Out-of-state | $25,428 | $9,936 | $35,364 |
12.) Snow College
Snow College is a rural state college in Ephraim, Utah. The college offers a wide range of programs, and has 4,100 students. The college has a notable music and theatre program, and is one of the most affordable colleges in Utah.
Ephraim is a small town in central Utah, that is centered around the college. Students have lots of opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, and hiking in the nearby mountains, and can easily travel to bigger cities when necessary. The college has countless campus clubs, and a student-faculty of 15:1.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $3,484 | $5,200 | $8,684 |
| Out-of-state | $11,674 | $5,200 | $16,874 |
13.) Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University is a private university in Nashville, Tennessee. The school was founded in 1891 and has 4,600 undergraduate students. The school is considered one of the best Southern universities, and the school has top programs in medicine and engineering.
The school offers more than 130 different academic programs, and stresses the importance of community service and activism. The school is an urban area and Nashville is full of history and musical events. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 12:1, and 55% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $27,390 | $11,540 | $38,930 |
| Out-of-state | $27,390 | $11,540 | $38,930 |
14.) Newberry College
Newberry College is a private liberal arts college in Newberry, South Carolina. The school has 1,040 students and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. The university is ranked as one of the top schools in the Southern area of the US.
The university is located in a suburban area in western South Carolina. There are over 30 majors and 35 minors at Newberry, and the school has a very diverse campus. The school works to remain affordable, and is ranked the 3rd best value school in the country.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $24,300 | $9,790 | $34,090 |
| Out-of-state | $24,300 | $9,790 | $34,090 |
15.) Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University is a private Christian college in Central, South Carolina. The school was founded in 1906 and works to prepare students for leadership in a wide range of fields. The school offers 35 different majors and has 1,900 students. The university is popular for its online and evening courses, which attracts many working students.
Central, South Carolina is a small town in the northwest of the state, and is primarily centered around the university. The school has a large campus for its size, with new a gym and fine arts center. Over 70% of the classes at SWU have fewer than twenty students, allowing a lot of one on one time with teachers.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $23,620 | $9,420 | $33,040 |
| Out-of-state | $23,620 | $9,420 | $33,040 |
16.) Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University is a Christian university based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The school was founded in 1963, and has an enrollment of 3,660 students. The school has an urban campus, and has been recognized as a top school for its education and for its unique futuristic architecture.
The area around the university is full of parks and opportunities for hiking, rafting, and camping. There are countless student clubs on campus, including political and volunteering organizations. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1, and 60% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $23,410 | $10,348 | $33,758 |
| Out-of-state | $23,410 | $10,348 | $33,758 |
17.) Kent State University
Kent State University is a public university in Kent, Ohio. The school was established in 1910 and has 30,000 students enrolled at the Kent campus. The university offers a wide range of academic programs and has highly ranked programs in business, history, journalism, and library science.
The school is in a suburban area 40 miles from the city of Cleveland. There are over 200 campus organizations, including popular sports and community service clubs. There are also music, theatre, and poetry events nearby. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 21:1, and 55% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $10,012 | $10,720 | $20,732 |
| Out-of-state | $18,376 | $10,720 | $29,096 |
18.) University of the Southwest
The University of the Southwest is a private university in Hobbs, New Mexico. The school has 440 undergraduate students and offers over fifty academic programs.
The school is in an urban area along the New Mexico border, and has wide variety of outdoor activities for students to enjoy. The area is also famous for its horse racing, casino, and gliding competitions. The university stresses community service and activism, and students work to excel in academics and to live cooperatively.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $14,616 | $7,078 | $21,694 |
| Out-of-state | $14,616 | $7,078 | $21,694 |
19.) Madonna University
Madonna University is a Catholic university in Livonia, Michigan. The school is in a suburban area, just west of the city of Detroit. There are over 100 different undergraduate majors and 4,500 students at Madonna.
The university has a large, scenic wooded campus, with state of the art academic and athletic buildings. The school has a low student-faculty ratio of 12:1, and students receive a lot of one-on-one time with their professors.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $17,250 | $9,550 | $26,800 |
| Out-of-state | $17,250 | $9,550 | $26,800 |
20.) Our Lady of Holy Cross College
The University of Holy Cross College is a private college in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school was founded in 1916 and has 1,200 undergraduate students. The school offers more than 50 different academic majors, and is located in a suburban area along the Mississippi River.
The city is located close enough to the city that students can participate in all the cultural events, and can advantage of the city’s music and history. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 16:1, and is noted for its lower tuition. The most popular programs include nursing, business, and psychology.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $10,310 | $8,921 | $19,231 |
| Out-of-state | $10,310 | $8,921 | $19,231 |
21.) Vincennes University
Vincennes University is a public university in Vincennes, Indiana. The university was founded in 1801 and is the oldest university in the state. The school has several campuses, and an enrollment of 4,500 undergraduate students. Vincennes offers a wide range of majors, and is split into six smaller colleges.
Vincennes is in a rural area on the western edge of Indiana. The town is located on a river and is a 100 miles from the state capital Indianapolis. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 16:1, and 70% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $5,375 | $8,732 | $14,107 |
| Out-of-state | $22,689 | $8,732 | $31,421 |
22.) Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University is a private university in the southwest area of Chicago, Illinois. The school was founded in 1846 and has over 3,000 undergraduate students. The university has an urban campus, and students can use public transportation to travel around the city.
Xavier offers over 40 different majors, including popular programs in nursing, education, and management. The school has been ranked as one of the best value schools in the country, and the student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $30,100 | $11,060 | $41,160 |
| Out-of-state | $30,100 | $11,060 | $41,160 |
23.) Boise State University
Boise State University is a public college in Boise, Idaho. The school was founded in 1932 and offers over 200 different degree programs. The school has 19,000 undergraduate students, and an urban campus.
Boise is the capital of Idaho which gives students a lot of different ways to spend their time. The campus has more than 200 student clubs, and the school has a very popular study abroad club. The student-faculty ratio at Boise State is 17:1, and 35% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $7,080 | $7,780 | $14,860 |
| Out-of-state | $21,530 | $7,780 | $29,310 |
24.) La Sierra University
La Sierra University is a private university in Riverside, California. The school was founded in 1922 and has 2,100 undergraduate students. The school offers a wide-range of academic majors, and its students have won several national and world entrepreneur titles.
The university has an urban campus near Los Angeles, California. Students can easily travel to the beaches or city, and the university has over 100 on campus organizations. The school is ranked in the top 10 nationally for best value schools, and has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $28,895 | $8,100 | $36,995 |
| Out-of-state | $28,895 | $8,100 | $36,995 |
25.) University of Maryland – College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public university located in the suburban area of College Park, MD. The school’s campus is 7 miles from downtown Washington DC, which allows students to take advantage of entertainment and academic opportunities in the city. The university is the flagship school of Maryland, and has an enrollment of 27,000 undergraduate students.
The university offers over 120 undergraduate majors and there are over 800 student clubs on campus. The university offers a lot of free entertainment options, including movies, sports, and presentations. The school’s student faculty-ratio is 16:1 and 45% of its classes have fewer than twenty students. The top-ranked programs at Maryland include business, engineering, and accounting.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $10,181 | $11,758 | $21,939 |
| Out-of-state | $32,045 | $11,758 | $43,803 |
26.) University of St. Thomas
University of St. Thomas is a private Catholic university in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has more than 10,000 students and offers 88 different options for students to major in.
The university has an urban campus spread out between Minnesota’s Twin Cities. There are countless opportunities for entertainment, dining, and culture in the cities, and students can travel for free on the local transportation. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1, and 40% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $39,594 | $9,760 | $49,354 |
| Out-of-state | $39,594 | $9,760 | $49,354 |
27.) Pacific Union College
Pacific Union College is a private liberal arts college in Napa Valley, California. The school has a rural campus with 1,600 students spread across over 2,000 acres. The university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, with strong programs in pre-med, nursing, and business.
Pacific Union has been named one of the most beautiful campuses in the country, for its scenic surroundings and ideal weather. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 13:1 and over 60% of its classes have fewer than twenty students. The school is well-known for its alumni, which includes a high percentage of dentists, doctors, and nurses.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $27,999 | $7,920 | $35,919 |
| Out-of-state | $27,999 | $7,920 | $35,919 |
28.) Marquette University
Marquette University is a private Catholic university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The university has 12,000 students and is ranked in the top 100 overall nationally. The school has especially strong programs in psychology, English, business, and education.
The school has an urban campus and is within walking distance of downtown Milwaukee, which is known for its restaurants, zoo, and athletics. The school has over 250 different student clubs, and it attracts students from more than 70 different countries. The school’s student-faculty ratio if 15:1, and 40% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $38,000 | $11,440 | $49,440 |
| Out-of-state | $38,000 | $11,440 | $49,440 |
29.) Portland State University
Portland State University is a public university in downtown Portland, Oregon. The school has 22,000 students and is considered one of the best universities for undergraduate education. The school uses a unique curriculum, which requires all students to complete a community-based capstone project before graduation.
The university has over 100 different student clubs, and offers a variety of housing options in the downtown area. The school believes in community outreach, and has been ranked in the top 10 for most sustainable campuses in the country. The school’s student-faculty ratio if 21:1, and its most popular majors are business, marketing, and health related programs.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $8,337 | $10,260 | $18,597 |
| Out-of-state | $14,550 | $10,260 | $24,810 |
30.) University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school is the oldest and largest school in the state, with over 14,000 students. The university has a strong national reputation, especially in aerospace and health science.
The university has an urban campus in North Dakota’s 3rd largest city. The school has more than 200 student clubs, and is famous for its dominant ice hockey teams. The school’s student-faculty is 21:1, and 40% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $4,965 | $7,492 | $12,457 |
| Out-of-state | $19,272 | $7,492 | $26,764 |