2025 Best Dentistry Schools in the Southeast Region
14
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,222
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
Ranked #119 in popularity,
dentistry is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for dentistry students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,222 degrees in dentistry to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Dentistry School
The dentistry program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Dentistry rankings. For our Best Overall Dentistry School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Dentistry Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Dentistry Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Dentistry in the Southeast Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the dentistry degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Dentistry
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
108
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in dentistry needs to check out University of Florida. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were approximately 108 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from University of Florida
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
76
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
Medical University of South Carolina is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in dentistry. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.
There were roughly 76 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at MUSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from Medical University of South Carolina
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
86
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in dentistry. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were about 86 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
104
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center if you want to pursue a degree in dentistry. UTHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Memphis.
There were roughly 104 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KY
114
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.
There were approximately 114 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from University of Louisville
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
103
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were about 103 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from Virginia Commonwealth University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In KY
67
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #220 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UK is a great university overall.
There were roughly 67 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from University of Kentucky
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
124
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NUS Florida is a great university overall.
There were approximately 124 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from Nova Southeastern University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
77
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were roughly 77 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in dentistry from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WV
44
Dentistry Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 25 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.
There were roughly 44 dentistry students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in dentistry from West Virginia University
