University of Dayton
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$44,890
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About University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Dayton, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,644, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 81%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,890.
Rankings
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- #3 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Legal Studies Programs
- #6 Ranked in Best Online Master's Degrees in 1 Year or Less
- #6 Ranked in Best Master's in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs
- #11 Ranked in Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) Degree Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards91% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards81% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Implied no
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1080-1300
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards12k
Students enrolled
28%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Black
5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
49%
Socio-economic diversity
18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
3
Total Online Enrollment
3,260
Percent of Programs Online
98% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 6% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $44,890 | $44,890 |
Graduate | $17,730 | $17,730 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $14,580 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,750 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,580 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,750 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,750 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $62,220 | $62,220 |
Off-campus without family | $62,220 | $62,220 |
Off-campus with family | $47,640 | $47,640 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
29%
State Grant Aid
8%
Institution Grant Aid
95%
Pell Grant
18%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$48k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Biology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Laser and Optical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Music Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Dentistry Studies
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
17Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
18Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
19Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Community Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
21Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Development Economics and International Development
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
23Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
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