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University of Dayton

Dayton, OH·Private·~65% acceptance

Located in Dayton, OH, University of Dayton is a private university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 65% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $29,533 per year. About 81% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $75,537 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$29,533/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $65,881
Aid cuts ~$36,348/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.49–3.99
SAT (middle 50%)1200–1380
ACT (middle 50%)25–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
81%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$62,477
median earnings, 6yr
$75,537
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Dayton's acceptance rate?
University of Dayton admits about 65% of applicants.
How much does University of Dayton cost?
At University of Dayton, the average net price after aid is about $29,533 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $65,881 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Dayton?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1380 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
What are University of Dayton's application deadlines?
University of Dayton's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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