University of Dayton

Dayton, OH • privateDI | A-10 | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,454 • Total: 12,174
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
300 College Park
Dayton, OH
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,414 (52.2%) • Female: 4,040 (47.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 144 1.7%
Black/African American 442 5.2%
Hispanic/Latino 553 6.5%
White 6,551 77.5%
Two or More Races 287 3.4%
International 257 3.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
61.6%
14,023 admitted from 22,747 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 600-680
Math: 595-690
Total: 1195-1370
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
26-31
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
81.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
66.0%
Freshman Retention Rate
89.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$64,240
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $47,600
Room & Board
$1,000
Books & Supplies
$15,640
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $25,086
$30,001-48,000 $25,118
$48,001-75,000 $26,840
$75,001-110,000 $31,080
$110,001+ $34,678
Students Receiving Pell Grants
93%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$31,551

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
A-10
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football (FCS) Golf Soccer Tennis
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Golf Rowing Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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