University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
What are your chances of getting into University of Dayton?
The University of Dayton is a private Catholic, Marianist research university in Dayton, Ohio, best known for combining a close community with practical, career-oriented academics. It offers more than 70 undergraduate programs, with especially strong visibility in engineering, business, entrepreneurship, and hands-on research and internship opportunities. The academic culture is structured and supportive, with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, average class size of 24, and a strong emphasis on advising, service, and experiential learning. Campus life is highly residential and social, with about 80% of students living on campus, more than 240 student organizations, Division I athletics, and a student neighborhood that gives the school a distinct campus identity. The setting is a mid-sized city with easy access to downtown Dayton, so students get a blend of campus life and city access without a huge urban feel. UD tends to suit students who want a friendly, involved, moderately selective university where community, applied learning, and balance matter.
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Strengths
- Strong sense of community and a highly residential campus
- Good mix of academics and real-world experience through internships, research, and service
- Particularly solid in engineering, business, and entrepreneurship
- Supportive advising and relatively small classes for a university of its size
Things to weigh
- Not as selective or nationally prestigious as the most competitive private universities
- Campus and social life are very residential, which may feel limiting for students wanting a big-city environment
- Catholic and Marianist identity is present across campus culture, which may not appeal to everyone
- Midwestern location and weather may be a drawback for students seeking a warmer or more urban setting
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into University of Dayton?+
University of Dayton admits about 65% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score between 1200 and 1380 on the SAT. Enter your GPA and test scores above and this calculator estimates your personal chances in seconds, and tells you whether University of Dayton is a safety, match, or reach for your profile.
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