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. Here, the tuition you pay will stay the same all four years, and there are no fees.
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.
Facts and Figures
98%
Nearly all students receive financial assistance.
$200 million
UD invests $200 million in students each year through financial aid awards.
Best Value
Kiplinger, Money and The Princeton Review all named UD a "best value."

Your Tuition Won't Change.
And that's just the first benefit. Many schools raise their tuition year after year. At UD, the tuition you pay will remain the same throughout your four years, and there are no fees or surcharges. You can also receive up to $4,000 for textbooks and a $3,000 study abroad scholarship. 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.
Undergraduate Financial AidGraduate
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.
Graduate Financial AidInternational
All are welcome here, and we want to work with you to make your experience at UD as fulfilling — and affordable — as possible.
International Student Financial AidLaw
Law school is a commitment, both intellectually and financially. Get the facts on financial aid, student budgets, tuition and living expenses for Dayton Law.
Law Financial Aid