First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: udayton.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Dayton course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 3 BIO 101 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHM 200 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 PHY 201 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MTH 207 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CPS 150 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 204 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 203 |
Show all 43 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 3 BIO 101 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHM 200 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 PHY 201 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MTH 207 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CPS 150 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 204 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 203 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HST 1HC | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 GEO 208 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 PHY 202 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 HST 1HC | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEO 103 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 SPN 101 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 CPS 149 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 VAH 201 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 2 General Music | |
| 4 | 1 | BIO 151, 151L | |
| 4 | 4 | CHM 123, 123L | |
| 4 or 5 | 3 | MUS 115 | |
| 5 | 1 | BIO 151, 151L | |
| 5 | 4 | General Music | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 RCE 3XX | |
| Calculus A/B | 3 | 4 MTH 168 | |
| Calculus B/C | 3 | 8 MTH 168, 169 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 CHI 101 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 POL 202 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 VAF 104 | |
| English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENG 1HC | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 FRN 101 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 GER 101 | |
| Government and Politics: U.S | 3 | 3 POL 201 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 ITA 101 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 LNG 101 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 LAT 101 | |
| Music Theory Aural Subscore | 4 | 2 MUS 113 | |
| Music Theory Non-Aural Subscore | 3 | 2 MUS 110 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 PHY 207 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 PHY 206 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MTH 116 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 CAP Integrative (Crossing Boundaries) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 9 SPN 202, 311, 2XX | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 3 | 3 VAF 112 | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 3 | 3 VAF 117 | |
| U.S. History | 3 | 3 HST 100 |
Source: udayton.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 177 |
| Finance | 166 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 159 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 156 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 123 |
| Psychology | 103 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 66 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 59 |
Show the other 61 majors
| Accounting | 55 |
| Civil Engineering | 51 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 50 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 47 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 47 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 38 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 34 |
| Chemical Engineering | 34 |
| Political Science and Government | 34 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 31 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 31 |
| Computer Engineering | 29 |
| Computer Science | 27 |
| Education, Other | 26 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 22 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 22 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 21 |
| Management Information Systems | 21 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 18 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Environmental Biology | 16 |
| Environmental Science | 15 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 15 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 15 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 13 |
| History | 13 |
| Biochemistry | 11 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Health and Wellness | 10 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 8 |
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 8 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 8 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 7 |
| Theatre and Dance | 6 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 6 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 |
| General Studies | 6 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Music Performance | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Photography | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of Dayton ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #17 for Management information systemsof 50 colleges
- #22 for Pre-physician assistantof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
10% of men in fraternities · 23% of women in sororities · 16% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
821,740 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
James M Cox Dayton International (DAY)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.3 of 20
Elevation
802 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
12.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
39 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,070 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Wright State University-Main Campus7 mi
- Central State University16 mi
- Wilberforce University16 mi
- Miami University-Middletown18 mi
- Cedarville University19 mi
- Wittenberg University23 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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