University of Dayton
PrivateDayton, OH
Located in Dayton, OH, University of Dayton is a private mid-sized school with roughly 7,682 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 65% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $116,356/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Dayton's acceptance rate?
University of Dayton in Dayton, OH admits approximately 65% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Dayton?
Admitted students at University of Dayton typically score between 1200–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Dayton?
Admitted students at University of Dayton typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Dayton cost?
University of Dayton's total cost of attendance is reported at $65,881 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Dayton require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Dayton doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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