School Profile: University of Dayton

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

7,682 undergraduates

School Website


Private

4 Year

City

Large

Some Data Not Available

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • Tuition: $49,140
  • Books and Supplies: $1,000
  • Campus Housing: $16,800
  • Other Expenses: $3,025

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$29,533

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $21,736
$30,001-$48,000 $21,595
$48,001-$75,000 $24,155
$75,001-$110,000 $26,871
$110,001+ $33,731

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
80% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
89% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$61,400

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Mechanical Engineering
$71,911
Finance and Financial Management Services
$64,371
Marketing
$54,504
Business Administration, Management and...
$87,146
Communication and Media Studies
$42,629

Teacher Education and Professional...
$38,492
Psychology, General
$32,953
Biology, General
$26,431
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
$20,263
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications...
$79,409
Accounting and Related Services
$65,127
Civil Engineering
$71,411
Legal Research and Advanced Professional...
$82,071
Business/Managerial Economics
$55,871
Educational Administration and Supervision
$54,726
Chemical Engineering
$79,865
Management Information Systems and Services
$69,995
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications...
$94,779
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$25,150
Computer Science
$74,052
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied...
$42,415
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
$55,864
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and...
$112,830
Mechanical Engineering Related...
$66,055
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
$50,838
Special Education and Teaching
$45,260
Business Administration, Management and...
$63,897
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
$44,510
English Language and Literature, General
$30,063
International/Globalization Studies
$32,994
International Business
$49,753
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and...
$23,609
Economics
$34,671
Industrial Production...
$70,559
Design and Applied Arts
$43,609
Accounting and Related Services
$69,300
Teacher Education and Professional...
$50,115
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical...
$38,011

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 600 690

SAT Math

800 600 690

ACT

36 25 31

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

65%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

49%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$20,612 - $27,000

$219 - $286 per month for 10 years

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

Data Not Available

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

97% / 3%

Full-time / Part-time
8,027 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

79% White
7% Hispanic
5% Black
4% Two or more races
3% Non-resident alien
2% Asian
1% Unknown
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