University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Midsize city

AskSchool #145 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
65.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$29,533
Sticker price $65,881
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$75,537
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
65.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
22,747
Admitted (fall 2023)
14,023
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,904
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
68%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
56%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–690
SAT math, middle 50%
600–690
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
10% / 29%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$21,736
Family income $30–48k$21,595
Family income $48–75k$24,155
Family income $75–110k$26,871
Family income $110k+$33,731
Full sticker price (per year)
$65,881
Tuition & fees – in-state
$49,140
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$49,140
Median debt at graduation
$23,250
Students with federal loans
40%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$53,482
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$75,537

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
7,682
Graduate students
2,766
Student-to-faculty ratio
14 : 1
Women
47%
Students receiving Pell grants
16%
Full-time faculty
70%

Undergraduate diversity

White79%
Hispanic6.7%
Black4.9%
Two or more3.6%
International2.8%
Asian1.7%
Unknown0.9%
Pacific Islander0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing29%
Engineering16%
Health Professions12%
Communication & Journalism7.9%
Education7.0%
Psychology5.7%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.4%
Engineering Technologies2.6%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Eric F. Spina
Main phone
(937) 229-1000
Address
300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.