University of Dayton

https://udayton.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$49,140

3.24% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$32,794

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

65.4%

21,981 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,506

91% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

80.2%

1,760 Graduates

About

University of Dayton is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Dayton were Computer Science (247 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (83 degrees), and Mechanical Engineering (47 degrees).

In 2024, 3,420 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Dayton. 50.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,363 degrees), 13.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (179 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Dayton is $49,140, which is $17,220 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Dayton is $49,140, which is $17,220 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,794.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending University of Dayton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$49,140

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Dayton was $49,140. The cost of tuition at University of Dayton is $17,220 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Dayton (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,794

2024 Value

3.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Dayton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,794. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Dayton grew by 3.94%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Dayton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,640

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Dayton was of $15,640 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.62% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Dayton (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at University of Dayton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Dayton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Dayton received 21,981 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.37% annual growth. Out of those 21,981 applicants, 14,386 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.4% acceptance rate.

There were 10,506 students enrolled at University of Dayton in 2024. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Dayton has an overall enrollment yield of 11.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

14,386

Accepted Out of 21,981

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Dayton was 65.4% (14,386 admissions from 21,981 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 61.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 3.37%, while admissions grew by 2.59%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Dayton (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

152

Scores Submitted (2024)

9% of enrolled first-time students at University of Dayton in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Dayton had a total enrollment of 10,506 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Dayton is 9,562 students and the part-time enrollment is 944. This means that 91% of students enrolled at University of Dayton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Dayton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.5% White, 5.87% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, 1.77% Asian, 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0666% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Dayton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41%), followed by White Female (38.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.56%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Dayton in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,506 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Dayton is 9,562 and the part-time enrollment is 944. This means that 91% of students enrolled at University of Dayton are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Dayton (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Dayton was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Dayton had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Dayton (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,409 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
617 enrolled students
Black or African American
585 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Dayton is 70.5% White, 5.87% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Black or African American, 3.3% Two or More Races, 1.77% Asian, 0.124% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0666% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 171 students (1.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 18 more women than men received degrees from University of Dayton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Dayton is white (2,363 degrees awarded). There were 13.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (179 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Dayton is Computer Science (247 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (83 degrees) and Mechanical Engineering (47 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Dayton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (588 degrees awarded), Legal (153 degrees), and Communications (190 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dayton are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,536,729 people), Software developers (520,733 people), Other managers (507,772 people), Secondary school teachers (503,352 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (372,091 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Dayton in 2024 are Engineering (588 degrees awarded), Legal (153 degrees), Communications (190 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (23 degrees), and Education (382 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dayton are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at University of Dayton are Engineering (588 degrees awarded), Legal (153 degrees), Communications (190 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (23 degrees), and Education (382 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dayton are Elementary & secondary schools (2,857,890 people), Computer Systems Design (626,375 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (501,829 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (482,766 people), and Construction (396,254 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Dayton.

Most Common (2024)

General Finance
183 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
177 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
171 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Dayton was General Finance with 183 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Dayton according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,701

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,719

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,701 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dayton, which is 0.99 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,719).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Dayton by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 193 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dayton in Computer Science, which is 2.35 times more than the 82 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 117 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dayton in Speech Communication & Rhetoric, which is 2.17 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 66% of students graduating from University of Dayton completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,363 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
179 degrees awarded
Black or African American
156 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Dayton is white (2,363 degrees awarded). There were 13.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (179 degrees).

1.14% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,320 degrees awarded
White Female
1,272 degrees awarded
White Female
1,265 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Dayton is white female (1,320 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,272 degrees).

Operations

University of Dayton has an endowment valued at nearly $866M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 120M (13.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Dayton had a total salary expenditure of 658M. University of Dayton employs 206 Lecturers, 174 Associate professors and 144 Professors. Most academics at University of Dayton are Female Lecturer (113), Male Professor (105), and Male Associate professor (96).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dayton are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 836 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 302 employees, and Management with 258 employees.

Endowment

$866M

2024 Endowment

7.5%

growth from 2023

University of Dayton has an endowment valued at about $866M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Dayton grew 7.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $613M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Dayton (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$356M

2024 Salaries

39.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Dayton paid a median of $356M in salaries, which represents 54.1% of their overall expenditure ($658M) and a 39.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.71% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.06% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$59.3M

Instructional Salaries

643

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Dayton paid a total of $59.3M to 643 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dayton were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 836 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 302 employees, and Management with 258 employees.

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