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University of Dayton

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Start: 2026-04-15T10:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

5800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (147)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#169

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#137

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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.
•Just a few months later, the University of Dayton had its beginning on July 1, 1850, when St.
•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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from OH state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

64 mi(111 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

105 mi(182 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

178 mi(309 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati54 mi

CMH Columbus70 mi

IND Indianapolis113 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA706 mi · ~20h 24m drive

New York, NY540 mi · ~15h 36m drive

Hartford, CT618 mi · ~17h 51m drive

Providence, RI682 mi · ~19h 42m drive

Albany, NY577 mi · ~16h 40m drive

Syracuse, NY475 mi · ~13h 43m drive

Rochester, NY414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Buffalo, NY350 mi · ~10h 7m drive

Philadelphia, PA478 mi · ~13h 49m drive

Pittsburgh, PA226 mi · ~6h 32m drive

Harrisburg, PA387 mi · ~11h 11m drive

Newark, NJ532 mi · ~15h 22m drive

Washington, DC386 mi · ~11h 9m drive

Baltimore, MD404 mi · ~11h 40m drive

Atlanta, GA414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Charlotte, NC361 mi · ~10h 26m drive

Raleigh, NC408 mi · ~11h 47m drive

Miami, FL993 mi · ~28h 41m drive

Orlando, FL790 mi · ~22h 49m drive

Tampa, FL820 mi · ~23h 41m drive

Nashville, TN285 mi · ~8h 14m drive

New Orleans, LA754 mi · ~21h 47m drive

Richmond, VA394 mi · ~11h 23m drive

Chicago, IL233 mi · ~6h 44m drive

Detroit, MI189 mi · ~5h 28m drive

Minneapolis, MN588 mi · ~16h 59m drive

St. Louis, MO332 mi · ~9h 35m drive

Kansas City, MO557 mi · ~16h 5m drive

Indianapolis, IN105 mi · ~3h 2m drive

Columbus, OH64 mi · ~1h 51m drive

Cleveland, OH178 mi · ~5h 9m drive

Milwaukee, WI299 mi · ~8h 38m drive

Dallas, TX851 mi · ~24h 35m drive

Houston, TX936 mi · ~27h 2m drive

Austin, TX1007 mi · ~29h 5m drive

San Antonio, TX1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive

Los Angeles, CA1911 mi · ~55h 12m drive

San Francisco, CA2049 mi · ~59h 12m drive

San Diego, CA1890 mi · ~54h 36m drive

Seattle, WA1961 mi · ~56h 39m drive

Portland, OR1978 mi · ~57h 9m drive

Denver, CO1103 mi · ~31h 52m drive

Phoenix, AZ1600 mi · ~46h 13m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive

Honolulu, HI4443 mi · ~128h 21m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Cincinnati (CVG)54 miles

Rental car

81 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

108 min$65-108

Columbus (CMH)70 miles

Rental car

105 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

140 min$84-140

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award