University of Dayton

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,875
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	80%

Located in Dayton, Ohio, Dayton is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Dayton is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Dayton is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Dayton boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,890

Cost of attendance at University of Dayton in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,890

Cost of attendance at University of Dayton in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at University of Dayton received on average $32,287 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,287

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	410	19%	$4,811	$1,972,663
Other Federal Grant	415	20%	$5,794	$2,404,498
State Grant/Scholarships	218	10%	$3,483	$759,298
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,024	95%	$30,803	$62,346,207
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,029	96%	$32,287	$65,510,003

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Dayton students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Dayton students is 79.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.9%.

79.8%

asian 74.1% 20 students
African American 59.7% 40 students
white 82.0% 1,446 students
unknown 80.0% 12 students
hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 74.7% 62 students
International Students 64.8% 83 students
Mixed Race 76.9% 40 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pioneer Football League
Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Dayton provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Dayton offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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