University of Dayton is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Dayton, Ohio with 7,682 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants, costs an average of $30,366 a year after grants and graduates 80% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Dayton acceptance rate and admissions
University of Dayton admitted 66% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1200 to 1380
4001600
ACT composite
25 to 31
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 600 to 690, math 600 to 690). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Dayton application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Feb 1, 2027
Next deadline: Regular decision, Feb 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on University of Dayton’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Dayton tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$50,610
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$17,610
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$68,434
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$30,366
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $30,366 a year after grants and scholarships, $38,068 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
University of Dayton graduation rate, earnings and debt
80%finished within 6 years89%came back for year two20%get a Pell Grant
80% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $83,775 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Dayton$83,775
Ohio median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,018
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
University of Dayton$19,500
Ohio median$25,000
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 23% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Dayton majors and what graduates earn
University of Dayton awarded bachelor's degrees in 60 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($116,356).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Dayton
52 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Dayton?
University of Dayton admitted 66% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Dayton cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $50,610. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $30,366 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Dayton?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 600 to 690 in reading and writing and 600 to 690 in math, and 25 to 31 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Dayton test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Dayton reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Dayton?
80% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Dayton graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $83,775 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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