University of Dayton

University of Dayton

Great Lakes Region
City Campus Setting
Large Size
7,740 Undergrad Enrollment
14:1 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.
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30
Some Transit
Transit Score
65
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Median rent nearby: ~$970/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 1, 2026 Passed
Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
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· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 9 1200 - 1380  
ACT 27 25 - 31  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 21,981 52 % 46 % -
Number admitted 14,386 48 % 51 % 1 %
Number enrolled 1,680 51 % 48 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

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Top 10 in enrollment
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Top 10 based on enrollment
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Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Women's Studies — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — —
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — —
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Operations Management and Supervision — — —
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services — —
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies — — —
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International Business/Trade/Commerce — — —
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — —
Telecommunications Management — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric — —
Health Communication — — —
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Public Relations/Image Management — — —
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences — — —
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Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation — — —
Education Education — — —
Education — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — —
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship — — —
Superintendency and Educational System Administration — — —
Educational/Instructional Technology — —
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism — — —
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching —
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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 — — —
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Civil Engineering — —
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Laser and Optical Engineering — —
Energy Systems Engineering — — —
Engineering Mechanics — — —
Engineering — — —
Materials Engineering —
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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 — — —
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 — — —
Radar Communications and Systems 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 — — —
Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis — —
Clinical Psychology — — —
Community Psychology — — —
School Psychology — — —
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.