University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Private four-year · City: Midsize
8,176undergraduates
65%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$31,551average net price per year
82%graduate in 6 years
89%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 22,747
- Admitted
- 14,023
- Admit rate
- 65%
- Admit rate, women
- 68%
- Admit rate, men
- 56%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 14%
- First-year students
- 1,904
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 10%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 600-680
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 595-690
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 29%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 26-31
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
69 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (8)
- Accounting Bachelor's (55 awarded)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Bachelor's (38 awarded)
- Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's (31 awarded)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (166 awarded)
- Management Information Systems, General Bachelor's (21 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (159 awarded)
- Operations Management and Supervision Bachelor's (21 awarded)
Engineering (5)
- Chemical Engineering Bachelor's (34 awarded)
- Civil Engineering, General Bachelor's (51 awarded)
- Computer Engineering, General Bachelor's (29 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bachelor's (47 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's (177 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (8)
- Dietetics/Dietitian Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Health and Wellness, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (123 awarded)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Pre-Dentistry Studies Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Bachelor's (50 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Education (9)
- Art Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (66 awarded)
- Education, Other Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Foreign Language Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (34 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, General Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, Other Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (156 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (103 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (59 awarded)
- Environmental Biology Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (8)
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Design and Visual Communications, General Bachelor's (31 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Photography Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Theatre and Dance Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Social sciences (4)
- Development Economics and International Development Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (34 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (47 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (3)
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Industrial Technology/Technician Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's (23 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (27 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (22 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (8 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- International/Globalization Studies Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (15 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (2)
- French Language and Literature Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Physical sciences (3)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Geology/Earth Science, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (1)
- Women's Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (64)
- Computer Science Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation Post-bachelor's certificate
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Master's
- Chemical Engineering Master's
- Civil Engineering, General Master's
- Computer Engineering, General Master's
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Energy Systems Engineering, General Master's
- Engineering Mechanics Master's
- Laser and Optical Engineering Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Materials Engineering Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Mechanical Engineering Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Operations Research Post-bachelor's certificate
- Systems Engineering Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Education, General Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Educational/Instructional Technology Master's
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Master's
- Reading Teacher Education Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship Post-bachelor's certificate
- Special Education and Teaching, General Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration Post-bachelor's certificate
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Post-bachelor's certificate
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence Master's
- Law Doctorate (professional)
- Accounting Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Management Science Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other Master's
- Telecommunications Management Post-bachelor's certificate
- Dietetics/Dietitian Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Music Therapy/Therapist Master's
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctorate (professional)
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Applied Behavior Analysis Master's
- Clinical Psychology Master's
- Community Psychology Master's
- School Psychology Master's
- Engineering/Industrial Management Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Post-bachelor's certificate
- Health Communication Post-bachelor's certificate
- Public Relations/Image Management Post-bachelor's certificate
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Master's
- Lay Ministry Post-bachelor's certificate
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Chemistry, General Master's
- Geology/Earth Science, General Post-bachelor's certificate
- English Language and Literature, General Master's
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Community Organization and Advocacy Post-bachelor's certificate
- Public Administration Master's
- Air and Space Operations Technology Post-bachelor's certificate
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Master's
- Environmental Science Post-bachelor's certificate
- Religion/Religious Studies Post-bachelor's certificate
- Applied Mathematics, General Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $47,600
- Housing and food on campus
- $15,640
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,025
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $67,265
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $67,265
- Total cost living at home
- $51,625
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $25,086 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $25,118 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $26,840 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $31,080 |
| Over $110,000 | $34,678 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 98%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 95%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $31,852
- Got a grant from the college
- 95%
- Average grant from the college
- $30,266
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 16%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 53%
- Average amount borrowed
- $12,123
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 66%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 80%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 82%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 80%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 82%
- Transferred to another college
- 15%
- Came back for year two
- 89%
| Pell grant students | 77% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 84% |
| Neither | 81% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,078 | 87% |
| Men | 1,146 | 77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 30 | 63% |
| Black | 76 | 76% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 1,849 | 84% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 68% |
| Race unknown | 4 | 100% (small group) |
| International | 50 | 58% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 2,177 | 80% | 15% |
| Started here, part-time | 5 | 40% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 154 | 77% | 0% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 11 | 27% (small group) | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 11,304
- Undergraduates
- 8,176
- Full-time undergraduates
- 7,902
- Part-time undergraduates
- 274
- Graduate students
- 3,128
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 1%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 13%
| Women | 48% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 79% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 3% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Midsize
- Address
- 300 College Park, Dayton, OH, 45469
- County
- Montgomery County
- Type
- Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.