University of Dayton: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #831 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #262 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #232 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #2 of 3 | In Dayton |
| #186 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 60 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 8,637
- Graduates
- 3,334
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- udayton.edu
University of Dayton Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Dayton has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 77% | 84% |
| Applicants | 17,262 | 8,635 | 8,627 |
| Admissions | 13,919 | 6,651 | 7,268 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,117 | 1,115 | 1,002 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 6 | 3 |
2,652 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,083 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
314 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Dayton are 1130-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,153 or 54%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Dayton are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8582 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1323 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 683 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 663 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 348 (3%) |
| Asian | 190 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 171 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Dayton is $29,933 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,843 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,310 |
| $48-75K | $22,973 |
| $75-110K | $26,766 |
| $110K+ | $33,132 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,890 | $18,090 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,890 | $18,090 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,890 | $18,090 |
| Fee in-district | $50 | |
| Fee in-state | $50 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,875 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,870 |
| Room charge | $8,940 |
| Meal charge | $5,930 |
University of Dayton majors
University of Dayton has granted 1,942 bachelor's degrees across 70 programs, 1,034 master's across 46 programs, and 122 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Dayton.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 27 | 237 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 182 | 44 | 5 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 205 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 179 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 152 | 12 | |
| Finance, General | 151 | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 50 | 35 | 6 |
| Accounting | 71 | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 77 | 3 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | 81 | 1 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 80 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 60 | 11 | |
| Law | 62 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 60 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 33 | 23 | |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 53 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 46 | 4 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 38 | 8 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 45 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 43 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 38 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 38 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 36 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 35 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 33 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 14 | 19 | |
| Education, Other | 29 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 26 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | 7 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 22 | 3 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 24 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 23 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 22 | ||
| School Psychology | 22 | ||
| Biochemistry | 21 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 20 | ||
| Sociology, General | 19 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 18 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 18 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 17 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 14 | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 16 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | ||
| History, General | 13 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | 5 | |
| Energy Systems Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 12 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 9 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| Laser and Optical Engineering | 8 | 1 | |
| General Studies | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 7 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | 1 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 6 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 5 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Community Psychology | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Photography | 4 | ||
| Theatre and Dance | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,942 | 1,034 | 122 |
University of Dayton has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 78% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Dayton is a world-class research university with 10,069 scientific papers published and 207,416 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, Computer Science, Optical Engineering, Psychology, Business, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 110 | 839 |
| 1992 | 156 | 1025 |
| 1993 | 140 | 1024 |
| 1994 | 142 | 1160 |
| 1995 | 179 | 1154 |
| 1996 | 164 | 1502 |
| 1997 | 200 | 1671 |
| 1998 | 205 | 1821 |
| 1999 | 248 | 1965 |
| 2000 | 192 | 2263 |
| 2001 | 193 | 2507 |
| 2002 | 248 | 3082 |
| 2003 | 208 | 3336 |
| 2004 | 238 | 4259 |
| 2005 | 285 | 4725 |
| 2006 | 303 | 5362 |
| 2007 | 298 | 6329 |
| 2008 | 329 | 7456 |
| 2009 | 363 | 9009 |
| 2010 | 421 | 10005 |
| 2011 | 545 | 11573 |
| 2012 | 603 | 12851 |
| 2013 | 580 | 13838 |
| 2014 | 612 | 15337 |
| 2015 | 745 | 16033 |
| 2016 | 629 | 15039 |
| 2017 | 597 | 15515 |
| 2018 | 484 | 14832 |
| 2019 | 586 | 17145 |
| 2020 | 564 | 19329 |
| 2021 | 494 | 21693 |
University of Dayton alumni
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Jon Gruden
- Enrolled in the University of Dayton
- Studied in 1982-1985
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Jon David Gruden is a former American professional football coach who was a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. He held his first head coaching position with the Raiders franchise during their Oakland tenure from 1998 to 2001, where he won two consecutive division titles and made an AFC Championship Game appearance. Gruden was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, whom he led to their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXVII the same season. At age 39, he was the then-youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl. He served as Tampa Bay's head coach through 2008, setting the franchise record for wins, but made only two further playoff runs. After his firing from the Buccaneers, Gruden was featured as an analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcasts from the 2009 to the 2017 seasons.
-
Kostas Antetokounmpo
- Enrolled in the University of Dayton
- Studied in 2016
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Konstantinos Ndubuisi "Kostas" Antetokounmpo is a Nigerian-Greek professional basketball player for Fenerbahçe of the Turkish BSL and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Dayton Flyers.
-
Obi Toppin
- Enrolled in the University of Dayton
- Studied in 2018-2020
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Obadiah Richard Toppin Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of National Basketball Association (NBA). A power forward, he played college basketball for the Dayton Flyers.
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Richard Rohr
- Occupations
- writermotivational speakerspiritual teacherCatholic priestreligious writer
- Biography
-
Richard Rohr, is an American Franciscan priest and writer on spirituality based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. In 2011, PBS called him "one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world".
General info
| Alternative names | UD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1850 |
| Motto | Pro Deo et Patria For God and Country |
| Colors | blue, red |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - April; May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,923 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 College Park Dayton, Ohio, 45469 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 138,000 |
| Phone | 9372291000 |