University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Private nonprofit · 7,682 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $21,736 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $21,595 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $24,155 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $26,871 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,731 |
| All incomes (average) | $29,533 |
Sticker tuition: $49,140 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Average SAT
- 1335
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 16%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $75,537
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,250
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business29%
Engineering16%
Health & Nursing12%
Communications & Media8%
Education7%
Psychology6%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Computer Science2%
Social Sciences2%
Criminal Justice2%
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