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Howard University College of Dentistry

Howard University College of Dentistry

Washington, DC

Dental Schools Private Non-Profit

HBCU

School Overview

Tuition (In State): $43,912

Tuition (Out of State): $43,912

Accreditation Status: Approval with Reporting Requirements

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 80

Degrees: DDS

Founding Year: 1881

Accreditation Year: N/A

Website: https://dentistry.howard.edu/

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Application Information

Average DAT: 18.9

Average GPA: 3.34

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Female: N/A

Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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About the School

The College of Dentistry at Howard University was established in 1881. It is the fifth oldest dental school in the United States. As a teaching and patient care institution, the College has trained thousands of highly skilled dental professionals to serve their communities, particularly the underserved.

Curriculum

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Facilities

Our mission includes the philosophy that education, research and service are inseparable constituents of a modern dental education. The College`s primary goal is to remain a national resource for dental leaders and a comprehensive education and research institution which attracts highly motivated and academically accomplished students from culturally diverse backgrounds.\n

Last Updated: Aug 22, 2025

SDN Insights

Our analysis of HOWARD-DENT:

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Cost of Attendance: $474,718

A student taking student loans for all 4 years at HOWARD-DENT, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $474,718. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Highest 77% Nationally

The cost of living at HOWARD-DENT is among the top 77% of all similar schools. Take this into consideration when considering loan burden.

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Environment: Urban

With top-tier walkability and great biking infrastructure, the neighborhood around HOWARD-DENT offers true versatility. Whether on foot or on wheels, students have a range of options to navigate their surroundings comfortably.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.