University of Dayton, OH
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
University of Dayton Rankings
Affordability27
Selectivity63
Retention79
Graduation67
Earnings61
Diversity23
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Dayton
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing29%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education6%
Engineering19%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Dayton
72%
Admission Rate
605
Median SAT Math
605
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Dayton
$43K
In-State Tuition
$43K
Out-of-State Tuition
$58K
Average Total Cost
$31K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Dayton
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
84%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 10% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 6% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 55% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 82% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 84% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 89% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Dayton
91%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
3%
Withdrawal Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 79% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 77% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 66% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 71% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 40% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 66% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 71% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 81% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Dayton
97%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$31K
25 Pctl Salary
$61K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 97% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $16K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $31K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $61K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $52K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $55K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Dayton
8,508
Undergraduates
94%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
2,624
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 8% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 6% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 48% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Dayton, OH
Ohio Medical Career College
1 miles, W
Sinclair Community College
2 miles, NW
International College of Broadcasting
3 miles, NE
Kettering College
3 miles, S