University of Dayton

University of Dayton

Great Lakes Region
City Campus Setting
Large Size
8,176 Undergrad Enrollment
15:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
300 College Park - Dayton, OH 45469

From University of Dayton

At the University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research university, we don't just talk about ways to improve the world. We do it.

As part of our Marianist tradition, we are deeply committed to the common good. That's why our students receive an education that not only provides them with the knowledge and skills they need for a successful future, but also encourages them to become an active participant in shaping it.

Being the university for the common good means we believe in:

  • Transparent affordability. With our innovative tuition plan, our students have no tuition increases or fees, and we offer scholarships for textbooks and study abroad.
  • Research that matters and experience that makes a difference. We’re the #1 Catholic university in the nation for sponsored engineering research and development, and we're ranked among The Princeton Review's top 20 schools in the nation for internships.
  • Community. We believe in learning through community, and our graduates are committed to building community in the world. It's one of the reasons 85 percent of our students choose to stay on campus or in our unique, porch-clad student neighborhood all four years.
  • Educating the whole person. Our students have a 95 percent success rate just six months after graduation, but beyond that success, we help them discover their calling, so they can live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

We're one of The Princeton Review's top 50 "Colleges that Create Futures," and 94 percent of our seniors give us a positive rating. Come see why UD could be the perfect place for you: udayton.edu.

Neighborhood

The University of Dayton's College Park campus sits in a residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and easy access to downtown Dayton's cultural attractions, restaurants, and entertainment venues just a short drive away. Students enjoy walkable access to local cafes, shops, and parks within the immediate area, creating a balanced college environment that feels both connected to campus life and integrated into the broader community. The neighborhood offers a safe, welcoming atmosphere with a mix of student housing and established residential areas that give the campus a grounded, accessible feel.
75
Very Walkable
Walk Score
30
Some Transit
Transit Score
65
Bikeable
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Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations

Admissions & Enrollment

2025-26 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 1, 2025  
Regular Decision Feb 1, 2026  
Test scores: Not required · Personal essay required
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 10 1195 - 1370  
ACT 29 26 - 31  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 22,747 53 % 45 % -
Number admitted 14,023 49 % 50 % 1 %
Number enrolled 1,904 52 % 47 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Law
Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Project Management
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Marketing/Marketing Management
Telecommunications Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Health Communication
Organizational Communication
Public Relations/Image Management
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
Education Education
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Educational/Instructional Technology
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Special Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Art Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Engineering Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Laser and Optical Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Design
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs Physician Assistant
Dietetics/Dietitian
Health and Wellness
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
History History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Legal Professions and Studies Law
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies
Mathematics and Statistics Applied Mathematics
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences Air and Space Operations Technology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies International/Globalization Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physical Sciences
Physics
Physics
Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis
Clinical Psychology
Community Psychology
School Psychology
Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Social Sciences Development Economics and International Development
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations Lay Ministry
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts Design and Visual Communications
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Theatre and Dance
Photography
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
Music Performance
Music Theory and Composition
Music

Athletics

NCAA Division I-FCS
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university with academic offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. We are a diverse community committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.