University of Dayton
Dayton, OH • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 65%
University of Dayton is a private university in Dayton, Ohio. University of Dayton was founded in 1850 and enrolls 12,174 students.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 12,174 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 65% |
| Tuition and fees | |
|---|---|
| In State | $47,600 |
| Out-of-State | $47,600 |
| Paying For College |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to University of Dayton, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 31 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA |  |
||
| Secondary school rank | |
||
| Secondary school record | |
||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |
||
| Recommendations | |
||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |
||
| Admission test scores | |
||
| English Proficiency Test | |
||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |
||
| Work experience | |
||
| Personal statement or essay | |
||
| Legacy status | |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending University of Dayton.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,600 | $47,600 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Room and Board | $15,640 | $15,640 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $64,240 | $64,240 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 27 | 247 | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 177 | 47 | 2 |
| Finance, General | 183 | 0 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 158 | 13 | |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 171 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | 100 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 123 | ||
| Law | 116 | ||
| Psychology, General | 109 | 0 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 48 | 43 | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 83 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 51 | 30 | |
| Accounting | 64 | 13 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 66 | 7 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 59 | 3 | 4 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 54 | ||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 46 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 52 | ||
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 50 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 29 | 15 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 34 | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 39 | ||
| Management Science | 38 | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 38 | ||
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | 37 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 34 | 1 | |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 34 | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 34 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 28 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 31 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 31 | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 27 | ||
| Education, Other | 26 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 25 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 24 | ||
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 23 | ||
| School Psychology | 22 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 22 | ||
| Environmental Science | 19 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 15 | 1 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 16 | 3 | |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 13 | 6 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| History, General | 18 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 17 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 15 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 15 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 4 | ||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 14 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| Laser and Optical Engineering | 8 | 4 | |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry | 11 | ||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 8 | 2 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 10 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 9 | ||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 8 | ||
| Energy Systems Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 8 | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | 1 | |
| Theatre and Dance | 7 | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | 6 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| General Studies | 6 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Theology/Theological Studies | 4 | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 5 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 5 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 4 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 2 | ||
| Photography | 2 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Community Psychology | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering Mechanics | 1 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 1 | ||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release