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University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $30,366
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $83,775
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Dayton is a private nonprofit college in Dayton, OH with 7,682 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants, and admitted students average 1335 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,366 per year ($22,720 for families earning under $30,000). 80% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $83,775 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 22,747
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 14,023
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–690
200800
SAT Math600–690
200800
ACT Composite25–31
136
What University of Dayton looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $68,434
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $50,610
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,720
- $30–48k$20,190
- $48–75k$21,370
- $75–110k$26,601
- $110k+$36,044
Get a personal estimate with University of Dayton's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings
- $83,775
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,682
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White79%
- Hispanic7%
- Black5%
- Asian2%
University of Dayton FAQ
What is University of Dayton's acceptance rate?+
University of Dayton admits 66% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Dayton?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1335.
What ACT score do you need for University of Dayton?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.
Is University of Dayton test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Dayton?+
In Fall 2023, 22,747 students applied to University of Dayton and 14,023 were admitted; 1,904 enrolled.
Does University of Dayton consider legacy status?+
No. University of Dayton reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Dayton require an essay?+
University of Dayton reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Dayton cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $68,434 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,366.
What is University of Dayton's graduation rate?+
80% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 202480 · How we use this data
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