# University of Dayton

Private nonprofit college in Dayton, OH. IPEDS ID 202480.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-dayton · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-dayton.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 66% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $29,533 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 80%; beats 96% of OH colleges and 90% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $75,537; beats 98% of OH colleges and 90% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,736 |
| 30-48k | $21,595 |
| 48-75k | $24,155 |
| 75-110k | $26,871 |
| 110k+ | $33,731 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.2 years on average (66% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $75,537 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,736 | $91,291 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $21,595 | $90,699 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $24,155 | $101,451 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $26,871 | $112,858 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $33,731 | $141,670 | 3.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $65,881
- Tuition and fees: $49,140
- Housing and meals: $15,640; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–690; SAT math: 600–690; ACT: 25–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 22,747 applicants, 14,023 admitted, 1,904 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 66%, ACT 25–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 62%, ACT 26–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (63 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | not reported | $116,356 | $26,090 |
| Physiology | not reported | $109,604 | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | $69,995 | $107,354 | $26,500 |
| Computer Science | $74,052 | $102,468 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $79,865 | $97,184 | $22,999 |
| Finance | $64,371 | $95,925 | $22,750 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,409 | $95,595 | $26,625 |
| Business Administration | $63,897 | $92,317 | $23,364 |
| Accounting | $65,127 | $90,314 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,911 | $88,339 | $24,250 |
| Business Economics | $55,871 | $84,595 | $24,548 |
| International Business | $49,753 | $84,485 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,411 | $83,460 | $26,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $70,559 | $82,332 | $26,405 |
| Marketing | $54,504 | $80,677 | $24,187 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $66,055 | $80,475 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | $55,864 | $77,318 | $25,813 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $20,263 | $76,475 | $24,794 |
| Political Science | not reported | $68,731 | $25,747 |
| International / Global Studies | $32,994 | $68,196 | $24,199 |
| Biology | $26,431 | $67,414 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $42,629 | $67,231 | $25,375 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $43,609 | $66,679 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $38,011 | $63,592 | $26,000 |
| Economics | $34,671 | $61,502 | $22,791 |
| Dietetics | not reported | $60,873 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $25,150 | $60,583 | $26,000 |
| English | $30,063 | $57,868 | $24,398 |
| History | not reported | $57,218 | $26,912 |
| Psychology | $32,953 | $54,909 | $25,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $23,609 | $53,448 | $23,000 |
| Special Education | $45,260 | $51,389 | $20,612 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,492 | $47,775 | $25,483 |
| Sociology | not reported | $47,745 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | $25,669 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage $101,180 (Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH), $99,100 (OH), $104,110 (U.S.)
- Marketing → Marketing specialist: median wage $64,100 (Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH), $72,790 (OH), $78,760 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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