Undergraduate Tuition and Costs
A UD Education is Within Reach
Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent, affordable and ensuring student success. And with high graduation rates and post-placement success rates, UD is an excellent value.
Choosing a college that provides the greatest value is an important task. We encourage you to inquire about the true cost of each school you are considering — not just in terms of your first year but for all four years of your college experience.
A Transparent Approach
At UD, you'll understand the full four-year cost of your education up-front, and there are no fees or surcharges. That means there are no surprises, so you can be confident in our costs and plan for success.
| Direct Costs 2024-25 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $49,140 |
| Incoming First Year Housing:* | $9,730 |
| Food:* | $6,590 |
| Total Direct Costs: | $65,460 |
| Direct Costs 2025-26 | |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $50,610 |
| Incoming First Year Housing:* | $9,940 |
| Food:* | $6,790 |
| Total Direct Costs: | $67,340 |
* Housing allowance is based upon a double (two person) room cost and the average housing cost for a student. Food allowance is based on the Flex Meal Plan and average cost for 3 meals/day for students. Housing and food budgets are estimated based on occupancy during fall and spring semesters (10 months). International student budgets are based on 12 months.
** International student budgets include additional miscellaneous expenses.
Tuition Charges 2025-26
| Full-time – 12 to 18 credit hours | $25,305 |
| Each credit hour over 18 | $1,810 |
| Part-time - 1 to 11 credit hours (per credit hour) | $1,810 |
| Audit Rate (per credit hour) | $905 |
| Adult Degree Advancement Program (ADAP) per hour - 40% discount |
$1,090 |
| Summer 2025 tuition charge per credit hour | $1,025 |
Budgets
The Office of Financial Aid establishes annual student budgets to reflect a realistic cost of attendance. These budgets include both your direct (billable) costs, above, and those non-billable costs associated most commonly with college. We then use this budget to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
Per federal regulation, the combination of financial assistance received by the student from all sources cannot exceed the established student budget.
Sample Student Budgets 2024-25
| Tuition (12 – 18 hours) | $49,140 |
| Housing | $10,210* |
| Food | $6,590* |
| Books/Supplies Allowance | $1,000 |
| Personal Spending | $1,925** |
| Transportation | $1,100 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance | $50 |
| Total Student Budget | $70,085 |
* Housing allowance is based upon a double (two person) room cost and the average housing cost for a student. Food allowance is based on the Flex Meal Plan and average cost for 3 meals/day for students. Housing and food budgets are estimated based on occupancy during fall and spring semesters (10 months). International student budgets are based on 12 months.
** Personal Spending represents an allowance for expenses that include personal hygiene needs, recreation and federal loan fees.
Note: Loan Fees will only be included in the COA for FAFSA filers.
Note: Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance is an estimate of potential costs a student may experience as part of their academic program.
| Tuition (12 – 18 hours) | $49,140 |
| Housing | $1,390* |
| Food | $2,760** |
| Books/Supplies Allowance | $1,000 |
| Personal Spending | $1,925*** |
| Transportation | $1,100 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance | $50 |
| Total Student Budget | $57,435 |
* Housing allowance is estimated based on average utility expenses for 8 months.
** Meal Expense is estimated based on USDA moderate meal expenses.
* Personal Spending represents an allowance for expenses that include personal hygiene needs, recreation and federal loan fees.
Note: Loan Fees will only be included in the COA for FAFSA filers.
Note: Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance is an estimate of potential costs a student may experience as part of their academic program.
| Tuition* | $16,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Meal Expenses | $2,760 |
| Personal | $1,925 |
| Transportation | $1,100 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance | $50 |
| Total Student Budget | $23,265 |
* Eight hours per term at $1,060/hour.
Sample Student Budgets 2025-26
| Tuition (12 – 18 hours) | $50,610 |
| Housing | $10,820* |
| Food | $6,790* |
| Books/Supplies Allowance | $1,000 |
| Personal Spending | $1,925** |
| Transportation | $1,100 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance | $50 |
| Total Student Budget | $72,365 |
* Housing allowance is based upon a double (two person) room cost and the average housing cost for a student. Food allowance is based on the Flex Meal Plan and average cost for 3 meals/day for students. Housing and food budgets are estimated based on occupancy during fall and spring semesters (10 months). International student budgets are based on 12 months.
** Personal Spending represents an allowance for expenses that include personal hygiene needs and recreation.
Note: Loan Fees will only be included in the COA for FAFSA filers.
Note: Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance is an estimate of potential costs a student may experience as part of their academic program.
| Tuition (12 – 18 hours) | $50,610 |
| Housing | $1,390* |
| Food | $2,790** |
| Books/Supplies Allowance | $1,000 |
| Personal Spending | $1,925*** |
| Transportation | $1,100 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance | $50 |
| Total Student Budget | $58,935 |
* Housing allowance is estimated based on average utility expenses for 8 months.
** Meal Expense is estimated based on USDA moderate meal expenses.
* Personal Spending represents an allowance for expenses that include personal hygiene needs and recreation.
Note: Loan Fees will only be included in the COA for FAFSA filers.
Note: Prof./Lic./Cert. Fee Allowance is an estimate of potential costs a student may experience as part of their academic program.
