University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · City · 7,682 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Dayton, OH, 45469 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
54 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$65,881
Avg net price
$29,533
Room & board
$16,800
Tuition
$49,140
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,736
$30–48k
$21,595
$48–75k
$24,155
$75–110k
$26,871
$110k+
$33,731
Admissions
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1335
Reading 600–690
Math 600–690
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 25–31
English 24–33
Math 25–31
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of Dayton accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
81%
1st-yr retention
89%
Transfer-out rate
7%
Consumer completion
80%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
81%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
4%
Median earnings (6yr)
$62,477
Median earnings (10yr)
$75,537
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Debt range (25th–75th)
$11,000–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,750
Student Body
Men 53%Women 47%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
10%
Median family income
$114,495
Independent students
2%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$62,477
10 years after entry
$75,537
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Institutional
Endowment
$866M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
70%
Avg faculty salary
$9,699/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,290
Federal loan rate
40%
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