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University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio · Private · 7,682 undergrads

University of Dayton admits 65% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Dayton?

65% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1200–1380 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

21,981 applied, 14,386 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Dayton cost?

$30,366 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $68,434.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$22,720
$30,000–$48,000$20,190
$48,000–$75,000$21,370
$75,000–$110,000$26,601
over $110,000$36,044

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Dayton need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of Dayton's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Dayton didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Dayton's site

What it's like

7,682
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Dayton, OH.
89%
of first-years come back for year two.
66%
finish in four years. 82% within six.
$83.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists University of Dayton is on

Most selective in OhioColleges for a 1300 SATColleges for a 28 ACTColleges for a 29 ACTColleges with no application fee

Questions people ask

What is University of Dayton's acceptance rate?
65% for fall 2024: 14,386 of 21,981 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Dayton?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200 to 1380 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Dayton cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $21,370 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $68,434.
What is University of Dayton's graduation rate?
82% of students finish within six years and 66% within four (IPEDS).