Tuition Plan FAQs for Undergraduates
The University of Dayton's innovative approach to tuition for incoming, full-time (12 to 18 credit hours per semester) undergraduate students includes a transparent four-year overview of your costs upfront. While many other schools focus on first-year costs, at UD, we provide details of your full education investment. In addition, there are no hidden fees that will surprise your family when you receive your bill. That means you can be confident in our costs and your plan for success.
In addition, the University of Dayton offers up to $4,000 in textbooks over four years to students who attend a campus visit and submit the FAFSA, so families have peace of mind and know exactly how to plan for a successful future.
After a close review of your academic credentials and your family's financial circumstance, the Office of Recruitment and Admission will create your personalized four-year financial aid offer. This offer will include your four-year outlook, which shows the net tuition cost for the next four years, along with your detailed financial aid award.
Financial aid offers are sent beginning in January and continue to be sent throughout the spring on a rolling basis.
No. The University has eliminated hidden fees and surcharges (including course fees, orientation fees, lab fees, graduation fees, etc.) and you will be provided all direct costs upfront in your financial aid offer. At other universities, these hidden expenses can cost you more than $20,000 over four years.
The tuition plan is valid for eight semesters of full-time academic study. The plan is placed on hold during co-op terms and will resume once you have returned to classes.
Simply file the FAFSA each year, meet academic requirements as a full-time student (12-18 credit hours per semester) and be a responsible member of the University of Dayton community.