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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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1313
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (147)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Immaculate Conception Monument Founding In 1849, on a mission to establish a presence for the Society of Mary in America, Leo Meyer journeyed from Alsace in France to Cincinnati.
- •Mary's School for Boys opened its doors to 14 primary students from Dayton.
- •In September the first boarding students arrived and classes moved to the mansion.
- •By 1860, when Zehler became president, the enrollment was nearly 100 students.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + city premium