A Real-World Education
No matter what major — or majors! — you pursue, at UD, you'll be challenged to open yourself to the world and learn from firsthand experience. And when graduation arrives, you're not entering the real world for the first time. You're already part of it, fully prepared for your career and your future life.
A Real-World Education
No matter what major — or majors! — you pursue, at UD, you'll be challenged to open yourself to the world and learn from firsthand experience. And when graduation arrives, you're not entering the real world for the first time. You're already part of it, fully prepared for your career and your future life.
A University of Dayton researcher will lead a nearly half-million-dollar National Science Foundation project with the goal of developing a low-cost, hand-held device to test for and identify diseases and biohazards.
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The University of Dayton Human Rights Center received $352,109 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop a network of regional organizations to help prevent domestic violent extremism in southwest Ohio and beyond.
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The University of Dayton now has a leading voice on issues that affect independent nonprofit colleges and universities and their students through two respected organizations that advocate for private education.
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Want to attend a Best-Run College with Best Quality of Life, Best Campus Food and Best College Dorms among the Happiest Students? Then the Princeton Review reports the University of Dayton could be the place for you.
Read moreOur Volume of Research Speaks Volumes About Us
Here, we don't just imagine a world of possibilities. We create it.
Our Mission in Action
Our light shines far and wide
As a Catholic, Marianist university, we're deeply committed to the common good. Our faith is a beacon that guides us – and leads us to act. Regardless of your religious background, you'll find opportunities for personal and spiritual development.
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Where distinct paths converge
Diversity is an intrinsic part of our DNA, and we offer programs and initiatives that advance inclusivity of all peoples and cultures.
Learn how our differences make us stronger
Elevating the Arts
From visual art exhibitions to music, theatre and dance performances, we offer many opportunities and experiences, both for students and for the community.
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The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. We are a diverse community committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and to linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
Leaning into the Momentum
Together, Flyers across the world are helping UD build a culture of philanthropy, driven by participation and engagement.