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University of Dayton currently offers Information Session. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to University of Dayton?

The nearest major airport is Cincinnati (CVG), about 54 miles away.

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University of Dayton Campus Tours & Visits — Dayton, OH

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Dayton is a private institution in Dayton with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1313, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,537 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,236.

Established

1850

Motto

Pro Deo et Patria

Mascot

Rudy Flyer

Type

Private research university

Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference

Division

Division I

62%

Acceptance

1313

SAT Avg

8,099

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

82%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$75,537

Earnings 10yr

$31,236

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#136

Forbes

2025

#169

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#137

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BasketballVolleyballRowingTrackBasketball matchupsBasketball championshipBasketball flyersSoccerBasketball tournamentBasketball diBasketball media

History & Fun Facts

•History Immaculate Conception Monument Founding In 1849, on a mission to establish a presence for the Society of Mary in America, Leo Meyer journeyed from Alsace in France to Cincinnati.
•Mary's School for Boys opened its doors to 14 primary students from Dayton.
•In September the first boarding students arrived and classes moved to the mansion.
•By 1860, when Zehler became president, the enrollment was nearly 100 students.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1313

Reading & WritingMid: 615

600680

MathMid: 615

595690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2631

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,600

Room & Board$15,640

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$64,310

Average Net Price$31,236

Median Debt at Graduation$23,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,086

$30–48K$25,118

$48–75K$26,840

$75–110K$31,080

$110K+$34,678

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Programs (147)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.5%

Freshman Retention88.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,477

10 Years$75,537

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

89%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

8,099

Gender Split

48% / 52%

Women / Men

First Generation

10%

Pell Grant Recipients

16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%

Black 5%

Hispanic 7%

Asian 2%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 3%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

60

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

16

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

16

Drug Arrests

12

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from OH state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

64 mi(111 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

105 mi(182 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

178 mi(309 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVGCincinnati54 mi

CMHColumbus70 mi

INDIndianapolis113 mi

Distance to Cities

Columbus, OH64 mi

~1h 51m drive

Indianapolis, IN105 mi

~3h 2m drive

Cleveland, OH178 mi

~5h 9m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

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Programs (147)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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