University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
65%
Average SAT
1,335
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
7,682
In-state tuition
$49,140
Out-of-state tuition
$49,140
Avg net price
$29,533
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1200 and 1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 26

Popular programs at University of Dayton

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Mechanical Engineering.214
2Finance and Financial Management Services.186
3Marketing.168
4Communication and Media Studies.141
5Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.111
6Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.103
7Psychology, General.79
8Biology, General.64
9Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.61
10Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.60
11Accounting and Related Services.58
12Civil Engineering.48
13Business/Managerial Economics.48
14Chemical Engineering.46
15Management Information Systems and Services.46
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other.44
17Political Science and Government.40
18Criminal Justice and Corrections.39
19Computer Science.37
20Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.35

Showing top 20 of 57 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Dayton?

University of Dayton has an acceptance rate of 65% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of Dayton?

Admitted students at University of Dayton typically score between 1200 and 1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Dayton cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Dayton is approximately $29,533 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Dayton?

4-year graduation rate data for University of Dayton is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.