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University of Dayton
Dayton,
OH
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate74%
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About University of Dayton
University of Dayton is a private, religious university in the suburb of Dayton, Ohio. University of Dayton was founded in 1850. The college currently enrolls around 11,674 students a year, including 8,498 undergrad students.
University of Dayton Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into University of Dayton. University of Dayton admitted 74% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 13,795 out of 18,566 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Dayton Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 74% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 5% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 5% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 17% |
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University of Dayton is located in the town of Dayton, Ohio, in the suburbs of Cincinnati.
If you want to see University of Dayton for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Dayton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dayton International.
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College Info
University of Dayton Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 28
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Dayton is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Dayton is Aug 28.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Dayton is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
University of Dayton SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1168 - 1350
Math SAT Range
570 - 690
Reading SAT Range
588 - 673
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1350 and Above
Good
1168 to 1350
Avg
1168 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for University of Dayton students is 1257. Applicants with SAT scores of 1350 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Dayton, while applicants with SAT scores between 1168 to 1350 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1168 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Dayton.
University of Dayton Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$63,990
In State$63,990
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$47,600
$47,600
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$15,390
$15,390
Books
$1,000
$1,000
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Dayton is like? There are approximately 11,674 students enrolled at University of Dayton, including 8,498 undergraduate students and 3,176 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 55% percent are from OH and 45% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time4%
Part Time55%
In State45%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
11,674
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
74%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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