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University of Dayton

Tuition, net price, acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rate, and graduate salary · Dayton, Ohio

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Net price / year

$29,533

after grants & scholarships

higher than 78% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges

Acceptance rate

65%

Graduation rate

81%

within 150% of normal time

higher than 89% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges

Median earnings

$78,870

4 years after graduating

higher than 87% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges

University of Dayton at a glance

What is the tuition at University of Dayton?: Undergraduate tuition and fees are $49,140 for the 2024-25 academic year.
What is the cost of attendance at University of Dayton?: The average cost of attendance is $65,881 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
What is the net price at University of Dayton?: The average net price is $29,533 a year after grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at University of Dayton?: About 65% of applicants were admitted (fall 2024).
What SAT and ACT scores are typical at University of Dayton?: The middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores had an SAT total of about 1200–1380 and an ACT composite of 25–31 (fall 2024). Test policy reported: Considered if submitted, but not required.
What is the graduation rate at University of Dayton?: 81% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time, or 6 years (entering classes through fall 2018).
How much do graduates of University of Dayton earn?: The median graduate earns $78,870 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).

Key takeaways

Graduates earn a median $78,870 four years after finishing, more than 87% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.8 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
81% of students graduate on time or within 150% of normal time, higher than 89% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
At $29,533 a year, the average net price is higher than 78% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
Families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,736 a year on average, versus $33,731 for families earning over $110,000.

Tuition and cost of attendance at University of Dayton

Average net price

$29,533 per year

Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.

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Estimated total net cost

$118,132

Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.

Net price by family income

Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k $21,736
$30–48k $21,595
$48–75k $24,155
$75–110k $26,871
$110k+ $33,731

Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $65,881

Tuition & fees$49,140
Books & supplies$1,000
Room & board$16,800
Other expenses$3,025

Tuition & fees (in-state): $49,140
Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $49,140

University of Dayton acceptance rate and SAT/ACT scores

Acceptance rate

Share of applicants admitted.

Test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required

SAT range (middle 50%)1200–1380

4001600

ACT composite range (middle 50%)25–31

136

Graduation rate and salary after graduating from University of Dayton

Graduation rate

81%

First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time.

Retention rate

89%

Full-time first-years who return the next fall.

Typical monthly payment

$246

On a standard 10-year federal plan.

Years of earnings premium to cover cost

2.8 years

Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.

Earnings vs debt

4 years after graduating$78,870

1 year after graduating$53,482

Median graduate debt$23,250

High-school graduate median (Ohio)$36,082

Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.

Debt-to-earnings: 0.3×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
Share of pay going to loans: 3.8%
3-year loan default rate: 0%

Outcomes by student group

The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.

Completion within 150% of normal time, by group

Share of students who entered in 2018 and completed within 150% of normal time (six years at a four-year college, three at a two-year college).

White students 82%

Black students 68%

Hispanic students 80%

Asian students 83%

Pell Grant recipients 70%

All students, same entering cohort: 80%

Group rates and the all-student rate come from the same 2018 entering cohort, so they can be compared directly. Groups at small colleges can rest on very few students. Data period: Entering cohort 2018 (IPEDS).

Earnings ten years after entry

All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.

Typical range: middle half of students

25th percentile $50,541 · median $75,537 · 75th percentile $102,329

Median by family income

Lowest third of family incomes $66,180

Middle third $73,156

Highest third $79,033

Median by sex

Male students $84,745

Non-male students $68,370

This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.

Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).

Median federal student debt, by group

Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.

By Pell Grant status

Pell Grant recipients $19,500

Not Pell recipients $19,500

By first-generation status

First-generation students $19,337

Not first-generation $19,500

By family income

Family income $0–$30,000 $16,276

Family income $30,001–$75,000 $19,500

Family income over $75,000 $19,500

By gender

Men $19,500

Women $19,500

Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).

How borrowers are doing

One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 2,721 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.

Repayment status one year after entering repayment

Paid in full 18%
Making progress 16%
Not making progress 10%
Delinquent 1%
Default 0%
Forbearance 44%
Deferment 10%
Discharged 0%

What the terms mean

Paid in full:: The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
Making progress:: Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
Not making progress:: The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
Delinquent:: Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
Default:: The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
Forbearance:: Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
Deferment:: Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
Discharged:: The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.

2,721 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).

Programs and majors at University of Dayton ranked by earnings

Program	Earnings, 4 yrs after	Earnings over time	Compared with the U.S. median for this field	Median debt
Computer Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 29 Small sample	$116,356	—	U.S. median $109,015 U.S. middle half $86.3K–$145.2K · Above the U.S. median	$26,090
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Bachelor's · Graduates: 21 Small sample	$109,604	4 yrs$109,6045 yrs$80,398	U.S. median $62,172 U.S. middle half $41.5K–$83.5K · Above the U.S. median	—
Management Information Systems and Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 58	$107,354	1 yr$69,9954 yrs$107,3545 yrs$89,258	U.S. median $83,290 U.S. middle half $58.8K–$111.6K · Above the U.S. median	$26,500
Computer Science Bachelor's · Graduates: 21 Small sample	$102,468	1 yr$74,0524 yrs$102,468	U.S. median $107,009 U.S. middle half $74.8K–$152K · Below the U.S. median	$25,000
Chemical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 70	$97,184	1 yr$79,8654 yrs$97,1845 yrs$99,917	U.S. median $98,158 U.S. middle half $80.3K–$118K · Below the U.S. median	$22,999
Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 153	$95,925	1 yr$64,3714 yrs$95,9255 yrs$86,861	U.S. median $83,343 U.S. middle half $60.8K–$111.5K · Above the U.S. median	$22,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 33	$95,595	1 yr$79,4094 yrs$95,5955 yrs$100,879	U.S. median $100,647 U.S. middle half $84.6K–$122.4K · Below the U.S. median	$26,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 47	$92,317	1 yr$63,8974 yrs$92,3175 yrs$96,146	U.S. median $68,257 U.S. middle half $47.6K–$93.6K · Above the U.S. median	$23,000
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 105	$90,314	1 yr$65,1274 yrs$90,3145 yrs$88,053	U.S. median $76,194 U.S. middle half $56.2K–$97.2K · Above the U.S. median	$26,973
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 199	$88,339	1 yr$71,9114 yrs$88,3395 yrs$93,487	U.S. median $92,135 U.S. middle half $77.7K–$109.1K · Below the U.S. median	$23,758

Show all 34 programs

Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's · Graduates: 62	$84,595	1 yr$55,8714 yrs$84,5955 yrs$97,394	U.S. median $77,981 U.S. middle half $55.1K–$106.7K · Above the U.S. median	$22,698
International Business Bachelor's · Graduates: 50	$84,485	1 yr$49,7534 yrs$84,4855 yrs$90,570	U.S. median $73,201 U.S. middle half $51.3K–$98.8K · Above the U.S. median	$24,750
Civil Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 47	$83,460	1 yr$71,4114 yrs$83,4605 yrs$90,774	U.S. median $86,517 U.S. middle half $73.9K–$101.2K · Below the U.S. median	$26,500
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Bachelor's · Graduates: 24 Small sample	$82,332	1 yr$70,5594 yrs$82,332	U.S. median $80,890 U.S. middle half $61.2K–$99.3K · Above the U.S. median	$26,750
Marketing Bachelor's · Graduates: 189	$80,677	1 yr$54,5044 yrs$80,6775 yrs$79,547	U.S. median $69,303 U.S. middle half $49.7K–$93.2K · Above the U.S. median	$23,750
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Bachelor's · Graduates: 31	$80,475	1 yr$66,0554 yrs$80,4755 yrs$85,129	U.S. median $82,073 U.S. middle half $66.8K–$98.6K · Below the U.S. median	$27,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 45	$77,318	1 yr$55,8644 yrs$77,3185 yrs$73,481	U.S. median $61,027 U.S. middle half $38.5K–$88.5K · Above the U.S. median	$25,492
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Bachelor's · Graduates: 67	$76,475	1 yr$20,2634 yrs$76,4755 yrs$71,240	U.S. median $61,911 U.S. middle half $42.7K–$83.4K · Above the U.S. median	$23,562
Political Science and Government Bachelor's · Graduates: 47	$68,731	4 yrs$68,7315 yrs$75,766	U.S. median $63,293 U.S. middle half $44.8K–$85.4K · Above the U.S. median	$24,687
International/Globalization Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 30	$68,196	1 yr$32,9944 yrs$68,1965 yrs$55,869	U.S. median $59,972 U.S. middle half $40.8K–$82.9K · Above the U.S. median	$24,125
Biology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 60	$67,414	1 yr$26,4314 yrs$67,4145 yrs$64,526	U.S. median $57,214 U.S. middle half $38.9K–$79.2K · Above the U.S. median	$25,125
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 165	$67,231	1 yr$42,6294 yrs$67,2315 yrs$71,532	U.S. median $56,359 U.S. middle half $39.6K–$76.1K · Above the U.S. median	$25,000
Design and Applied Arts Bachelor's · Graduates: 17 Small sample	$66,679	1 yr$43,6094 yrs$66,6795 yrs$60,018	U.S. median $51,490 U.S. middle half $33K–$70.6K · Above the U.S. median	—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's · Graduates: 57	$63,592	1 yr$38,0114 yrs$63,5925 yrs$69,228	U.S. median $54,562 U.S. middle half $39K–$73K · Above the U.S. median	$26,000
Economics Bachelor's · Graduates: 20 Small sample	$61,502	1 yr$34,6714 yrs$61,5025 yrs$62,519	U.S. median $82,686 U.S. middle half $58.2K–$116.3K · Below the U.S. median	$22,000
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 20 Small sample	$60,873	4 yrs$60,8735 yrs$57,361	U.S. median $55,753 U.S. middle half $40.5K–$68.4K · Above the U.S. median	—
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's · Graduates: 30	$60,583	1 yr$25,1504 yrs$60,5835 yrs$63,215	U.S. median $55,378 U.S. middle half $40.2K–$74.4K · Above the U.S. median	$26,000
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 33	$57,868	1 yr$30,0634 yrs$57,8685 yrs$53,748	U.S. median $48,590 U.S. middle half $33.7K–$63.8K · Above the U.S. median	$24,398
History Bachelor's · Graduates: 22 Small sample	$57,218	4 yrs$57,2185 yrs$60,367	U.S. median $50,680 U.S. middle half $36.3K–$66.7K · Above the U.S. median	$26,912
Psychology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 88	$54,909	1 yr$32,9534 yrs$54,9095 yrs$57,080	U.S. median $50,706 U.S. middle half $35.7K–$67.2K · Above the U.S. median	$25,000
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Bachelor's · Graduates: 19 Small sample	$53,448	1 yr$23,6094 yrs$53,448	U.S. median $48,842 U.S. middle half $36K–$64.3K · Above the U.S. median	$23,000
Special Education and Teaching Bachelor's · Graduates: 26 Small sample	$51,389	1 yr$45,2604 yrs$51,3895 yrs$50,844	U.S. median $50,499 U.S. middle half $41.4K–$60.1K · Above the U.S. median	$19,985
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's · Graduates: 108	$47,775	1 yr$38,4924 yrs$47,7755 yrs$48,689	U.S. median $47,382 U.S. middle half $38.4K–$56.1K · Above the U.S. median	$20,872
Sociology Bachelor's · Graduates: 22 Small sample	$47,745	4 yrs$47,7455 yrs$51,435	U.S. median $52,657 U.S. middle half $37.7K–$69.5K · Below the U.S. median	—

Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.

The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.

The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.

Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.

What students study

The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.

Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 28.8%

Engineering 15.7%

Health Professions and Related Programs 12.1%

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 7.9%

Education 7%

Psychology 5.7%

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 4.4%

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians 2.6%

A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).

Who attends

A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.

Race and ethnicity

White 79.2%
Black or African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or more races 3.6%
U.S. nonresident 2.8%
Race and ethnicity unknown 0.9%

Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Gender

Men 52.7%
Women 47.3%

Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Students aged 25 or older

of undergraduates

Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).

Students and campus

Undergraduate enrollment: 7,682
Part-time students: 3%
Receive Pell Grants: 16%
Receive federal loans: 40%
Students per faculty member: 14 : 1
Setting: City

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Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at University of Dayton?

For the 2024-25 academic year, University of Dayton reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $49,140. This is the published price before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.

What is the cost of attendance and net price at University of Dayton?

The average cost of attendance at University of Dayton is $65,881 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $29,533 a year. That is higher than 78% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.

How much financial aid do students at University of Dayton get?

16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 40% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $21,736 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $33,731 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).

What is the acceptance rate at University of Dayton?

University of Dayton admitted about 65% of applicants in fall 2024. That means most applicants are admitted.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for University of Dayton?

Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% had an SAT total of about 1200–1380 and an ACT composite of 25–31 (fall 2024). That is a guide, not a cutoff. Reported test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required.

What are the graduation rate and retention rate at University of Dayton?

81% of first-time, full-time students at University of Dayton finish within 150% of normal time. 89% of full-time first-years return the next fall.

How much do University of Dayton graduates earn after graduation?

The median graduate earns $78,870 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $53,482.

Is University of Dayton worth it?

There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For University of Dayton, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.8 years of work. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $23,250, about 0.3 times their median earnings four years after finishing. 81% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.

Sources and data periods

All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:

Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts

Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things