University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1200 and 1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 26
Popular programs at University of Dayton
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical Engineering. | 214 | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 186 | |
| 3 | Marketing. | 168 | |
| 4 | Communication and Media Studies. | 141 | |
| 5 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 111 | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 103 | |
| 7 | Psychology, General. | 79 | |
| 8 | Biology, General. | 64 | |
| 9 | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 61 | |
| 10 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 60 | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related Services. | 58 | |
| 12 | Civil Engineering. | 48 | |
| 13 | Business/Managerial Economics. | 48 | |
| 14 | Chemical Engineering. | 46 | |
| 15 | Management Information Systems and Services. | 46 | |
| 16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other. | 44 | |
| 17 | Political Science and Government. | 40 | |
| 18 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 39 | |
| 19 | Computer Science. | 37 | |
| 20 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 35 |
Showing top 20 of 57 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Dayton?
University of Dayton has an acceptance rate of 65% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Dayton?
Admitted students at University of Dayton typically score between 1200 and 1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Dayton cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Dayton is approximately $29,533 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Dayton?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Dayton is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
