University of Dayton

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Dayton, OH

$44,890

Avg tuition

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About University of Dayton

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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.

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

91% 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

81% 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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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12k

Students enrolled

28%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

75%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biochemistry
	Exercise Physiology
	Environmental Biology
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Management Science, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Finance, General
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Accounting
	Operations Management and Supervision
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer Science
5	Education
	Art Teacher Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Special Education and Teaching, Other
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
	Foreign Language Teacher Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Education, Other
	Reading Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Mathematics Teacher Education
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
	Engineering/Industrial Management
	Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
	Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
	Industrial Technology/Technician
7	Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
	Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
	Engineering, Other
	Mechanical Engineering
	Materials Engineering
	Laser and Optical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Physician Assistant
	Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Music Therapy/Therapist
	Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
	Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
	Pre-Dentistry Studies
11	History
	History, General
12	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
13	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Financial Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
15	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	International/Global Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
17	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Religion/Religious Studies
18	Physical Sciences
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
19	Psychology
	Clinical Psychology
	Psychology, General
	School Psychology
	Community Psychology
20	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
21	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
22	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Development Economics and International Development
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
23	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Pastoral Studies/Counseling
	Theology/Theological Studies
24	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Performance, General
	Music, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Photography
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Design and Visual Communications, General
	Art/Art Studies, General

University of Dayton

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Dayton

Rankings

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.

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.

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.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

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.

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

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