University of Dayton: Review & Facts

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University of Dayton is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 11,650 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



Majors
Offered
124
Good
University of Dayton will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

University of Dayton follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 124 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 compared to other colleges.

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

Student Retention
91%
Good
The rate of student retention at University of Dayton is very high at 91% (well above Ohio average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Dayton is very good: 80%.

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



Tuition and fees per year
$46,300
High
Average tuition price is extremely high, about $44,900 per year. The additional fees at University of Dayton not covered by tuition are roughly $1,400, which makes it a total of $46,300 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
81%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 16,606 applications were submitted and 13,469 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more 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
$8,800
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 roughly 7,100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - around $8,800 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, 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 Maps



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