University of Dayton: Review & Facts

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University of Dayton is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 11,675 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1850 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Dayton, Ohio.

University of Dayton is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of Dayton.

Majors
Offered
120
University of Dayton implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 120 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Management, Education, Business, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Dayton is high at 88% (well above Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Dayton is very good: 82%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Dayton is pretty decent, 15:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, about $46,200 per year. The additional fees at University of Dayton not covered by tuition are roughly $1,400, which makes it a total of $47,600 annually.

Read the details about University of Dayton additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
According to recent data, 18,864 applications were submitted and 13,969 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

University of Dayton might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Dayton in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,300
High
University of Dayton offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Dayton, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Dayton offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 6,900 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: nearly $9,300 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Dayton. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Dayton seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Dayton Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio
45469, USA
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