Affordability
An Outstanding Education is Within Reach
As a Catholic, Marianist institution, we're committed to making a UD education affordable and accessible to all students.
That's why our innovative and transparent tuition plan is different from what you're likely to find at other schools. While many other schools focus on first-year costs, at UD, we provide a personalized four-year offer up front, so you know details of your full education investment. That means there are no surprises - and no hidden fees - so you can be confident in our costs and your plan for success.
To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam, which help reduce the number of credit hours you need to take to graduate.
Tuition is set based on educational content, independent of the method of delivery.
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98%
Nearly all students receive financial assistance.
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$220 million
UD invests more than $220 million in students each year through financial aid awards.
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Best Value
UD was named a Top 40 "Best Value" School by U.S. News and World Report.

Undergraduate Four-Year Approach
Transparency is key.
At UD, you’ll understand the full four-year cost of your education up-front, and there are no hidden fees. You can also receive up to $4,000 for textbooks over four years. Our goal? Ensure you have peace of mind regarding costs, so you can focus on having a successful college experience.
Undergraduate
Nearly 98% of our undergraduate students receive financial assistance and our knowledgeable counselors are here to help you every step of the way.
Graduate
Learn how affordable a top graduate school can be. UD offers assistantships, fellowships and other financial aid options to make furthering your education within reach.
International
All are welcome here, and we want to work with you to make your experience at UD as fulfilling — and affordable — as possible.
Law
Law school is a commitment, both intellectually and financially. Get the facts on financial aid, student budgets, tuition and living expenses for Dayton Law.