Overview

University of Dayton is a University institution located in Dayton, OH, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 300 College Park
Dayton, OH  45469-1310
United States

Contact Mr. Donnell Wiggins
Dean of Admission
Email: admission@udayton.edu
Phone: 937-229-4411
Fax: 937-229-4729

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, Other
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian
Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Music Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Development Economics And International Development
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Education
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Photography
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,566

Applied

13,795

Accepted

8,416

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,181

Females Applied

7,199

Females Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,385

Males Applied

6,596

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.76

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	February 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	November 2nd	Yes
Transfer	August 28th	December 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	625	588	673
SAT Math	632	570	690
ACT Composite	27	23	30

Financial Aid

38,062

Avg. Financial Aid Package

37,154

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

32,184

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,706

Avg. Loan Aid

24,562

Avg. Grant Aid

35,844

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

32%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,416

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

45%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.09%
Black or African American	5.08%
White or Caucasian	79.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	1.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.25%
Other	0.72%

Gender

Male (51.95%)

Female (48.05%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	74%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Christmas on Campus, Family Weekend and Up the Organizations Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Marching Band, Red Scare (basketball student cheering section), Campus Connection and Habitat for Humanity

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
approximately 1000 recording video cameras, automated external defibrillators in high density residential facilities and other areas

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 1	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

970

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 654

Part-time - 316

Male - 539

Female - 431