University of Dayton
300 College Pk
Dayton OH 45469
(937) 229-1000

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
10,893 (7,731 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
82% / 18%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
45% / 55%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
74% / 26%
- In-State / Out-of-State
57% / 43%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$28,690
- Room & Board$8,290
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
95%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,985
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$19,162
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants11,610
- Students Admitted
8,552
(74%)
- Students Enrolled1,995
(17%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class21%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-620
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
530-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-28
See More About Admissions »
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Environmental Biology
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Journalism
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Organizational Communication, General
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, Other
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Foreign Language Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Human Nutrition
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Pre-Dentistry Studies
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Optics/Optical Sciences
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Community Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Experimental Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Security and protective services
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Social sciences
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Photography
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants11,610
- Students Admitted
8,552
(74%)
- Students Enrolled1,995
(17%)
- Average High School GPA3.6
- Students in top 10% of HS Class21%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class51%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class84%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
520-620
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
530-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-28
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$28,690
- Room & Board$8,290
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid95%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,985
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$19,162
- Federal Grants11%$4,136
- Pell Grants11%$2,565
- Other Federal Grants11%$1,659
- State & Local Grants61%$967
- Institutional Grants99%$10,769
- Federal Loans53%$4,742
- Non-Federal Loans17%$14,152
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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