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University of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dayton, OH. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Dayton Rankings

University of Dayton appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 231 State — Ohio
Overall Quality #8 of 719 Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality #46 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is University of Dayton?

Location of University of Dayton

Contact details for University of Dayton can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469
Phone: 9372291000
Website: udayton.edu/
Admissions: udayton.edu/apply/
Financial Aid: udayton.edu/affordability/

How Do I Get Into University of Dayton?

You can apply to University of Dayton online at: https://udayton.edu/apply/undergraduate/

University of Dayton is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Dayton

Here’s what University of Dayton considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Dayton?

University of Dayton has an acceptance rate of 65%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Dayton, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 690. Math scores were between 600 and 690.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Dayton  ( 600 to 690 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Dayton  ( 600 to 690 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1200 to 1380.
SAT Total Scores for University of Dayton  ( 1200 to 1380 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Dayton ranged between 25 and 31.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Dayton  ( 25 to 31 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Dayton can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 11,553 6,941 60%
Women 10,230 7,361 72%

Can I Afford University of Dayton?

The average net price after aid at University of Dayton is $31,236. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $49,140
In-State Fees $N/A
Out-of-State Tuition $49,140
Out-of-State Fees $N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $49,140
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $49,140

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at University of Dayton receive some form of financial aid (1,893 students).

About 93% of students at University of Dayton receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,450 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,333.

Student Loan Debt

40% of University of Dayton undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,559 per year.

University of Dayton Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,871 students enrolled at University of Dayton. University of Dayton is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,099 undergraduate students at University of Dayton, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Dayton

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Dayton undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Dayton Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 137
Black or African American 404
Hispanic 542
White 6,390
American Indian/Alaska Native 8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 8
Two or More Races 291
Non-Resident 234

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Dayton are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of University of Dayton Students
State First-Time UG Students
Ohio 912
Illinois 246
Indiana 67
Pennsylvania 67
New York 62

Additionally, approximately 2.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Dayton Graduate Student Diversity

3,128 of University of Dayton’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Dayton, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at University of Dayton

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Dayton graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at University of Dayton
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 56
Black or African American 228
Hispanic 109
White 1,473
American Indian/Alaska Native 9
Two or More Races 81
Non-Resident 1,069

Online Learning at University of Dayton

University of Dayton provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,670 undergraduate students at University of Dayton took at least one online class — of those, 7 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 226 students took at least one online class and 722 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Dayton

The following teaching degree programs are offered by University of Dayton, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Educational Administration and Supervision 33 100 176
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 106 9 118
Special Education and Teaching 23 2 30
Education, Other 26 26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 8 6 14
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 11 11
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language 5
Education, General 1 1
Educational/Instructional Media Design 1 1

Academic Programs at University of Dayton

University of Dayton offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Dayton has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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