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University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio 45469

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Dayton is a private institution in Dayton with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1313, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,537 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,236.

Established
1850
Motto
Pro Deo et Patria
Mascot
Rudy Flyer
Type
Private research university
Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
Division
Division I

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62%Acceptance
1313SAT Avg
8,099Students
15:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$75,537Earnings 10yr
$31,236Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Dayton Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1313

Reading & WritingMid: 615
600680
MathMid: 615
595690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1313

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,600
Room & Board$15,640
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$64,310
Average Net Price$31,236
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,086
$30–48K$25,118
$48–75K$26,840
$75–110K$31,080
$110K+$34,678

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,236

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

60

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (147)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,099
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
10%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 5%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.5%
Freshman Retention88.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,477
8 Years$69,652
10 Years$75,537

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,100
Men
$70,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#136
Forbes
#169
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#137

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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