University of Dayton
At the University of Dayton, you’ll do more than earn a degree from a top-tier Catholic research university. With a holistic advisor guiding you and a flight crew of faculty, staff and fellow Flyers supporting you through each step of your journey, you’ll discover who you’re called to be, gain confidence as a leader, and chart your path to success and fulfillment — at UD and beyond.
Each of our more than 80 academic programs provides high-impact experiential learning, allowing you to build real-world skills and explore how to use your gifts to make a positive impact.
Rooted in the Marianist tradition, our whole-person approach to education and unique living and learning environment offer resources and a supportive community to help you build a foundation for lifelong health and wellbeing — physical, mental and spiritual. And our commitment to transparency through our innovative four-year tuition plan means you and your family can have peace of mind in the value of your UD education.
Each of our more than 80 academic programs provides high-impact experiential learning, allowing you to build real-world skills and explore how to use your gifts to make a positive impact.
Rooted in the Marianist tradition, our whole-person approach to education and unique living and learning environment offer resources and a supportive community to help you build a foundation for lifelong health and wellbeing — physical, mental and spiritual. And our commitment to transparency through our innovative four-year tuition plan means you and your family can have peace of mind in the value of your UD education.
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Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
A first-year student has either not yet graduated from high school or has graduated but not earned any college credits after completing high school. The University of Dayton has two deadlines for submitting your admission materials: Early action (non-binding): November 1 and Regular decision: February 1. You will automatically be considered for merit scholarships — worth up to $33,000 per year for four years — when you apply for admission. We are committed to transparent affordability, and our innovative approach to tuition provides peace of mind when it comes to costs.
Transfer
A transfer student has completed high school and has earned college credit after finishing high school. Transfer application deadlines: Fall term: Early Action- February 1, Regular Decision- July1 Spring term: December 1 Summer term: April 15. All full-time transfer students receive merit scholarships worth $17,000-$27,000 per year, based on combined cumulative college GPA. Our transparent tuition plan means you will understand the full cost of your UD degree upfront. That means there are no surprises, so you can be confident in our costs and plan for your success.
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Community
In our diverse, inclusive learning community, we respect the dignity of each person and work together for the common good. That’s why 80% of students choose to live on campus in residence halls, apartments or our unique porch-clad student neighborhood all four years. And with more than 240 student clubs and organizations, we make sure you have every opportunity to pursue your interests and talents or discover something new. Our Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center (MEC) is a popular place on campus that provides a strong community and space for underrepresented students.
Outcomes
In 2023-24, 97% of students found success within six months of graduation, and of those employed, 98% are employed full-time. We’re so committed to our students’ success that our graduation rate is 80%, compared to an average 69% for private universities and 63% for public universities.
Transparent Tuition Plan
We are committed to transparent affordability because we value your family’s peace of mind above any bottom line. We offer:
In our diverse, inclusive learning community, we respect the dignity of each person and work together for the common good. That’s why 80% of students choose to live on campus in residence halls, apartments or our unique porch-clad student neighborhood all four years. And with more than 240 student clubs and organizations, we make sure you have every opportunity to pursue your interests and talents or discover something new. Our Multi-Ethnic Education and Engagement Center (MEC) is a popular place on campus that provides a strong community and space for underrepresented students.
Outcomes
In 2023-24, 97% of students found success within six months of graduation, and of those employed, 98% are employed full-time. We’re so committed to our students’ success that our graduation rate is 80%, compared to an average 69% for private universities and 63% for public universities.
Transparent Tuition Plan
We are committed to transparent affordability because we value your family’s peace of mind above any bottom line. We offer:
- A personalized four-year overview of your costs for first-year students and a three-year overview for transfer students.
- A textbook scholarship worth up to $500 per semester.
- Automatic merit scholarship consideration for up to $33,000 per year for four years for first-year students.
- Transfer scholarships worth $17,000-$27,000 per year for full-time transfer students.
Visit us
Bring your family — and learn more about ours — by scheduling a campus visit. We offer a variety of admission events both on campus and virtually throughout the year to give you a taste of the University of Dayton experience. If you attend an official campus visit and file the FAFSA, you can receive a textbook scholarship worth up to $500 per semester for up to four years.