School of Engineering
"At the University of Dayton School of Engineering, we are motivated by 'Engineering that Matters' — engineering with a higher purpose." — Dean Eddy Rojas
"At the University of Dayton School of Engineering, we are motivated by 'Engineering that Matters' — engineering with a higher purpose." — Dean Eddy Rojas
Interested in Engineering?
Schedule an academic visit today to get all your questions answered. Prospective students can meet with an associate dean, department chair or faculty member; tour the school; and get a student perspective from our Engineering Ambassadors. Complete the Online Academic Visit Form or call 937-229-5082 to set up your School of Engineering academic visit. University visits are scheduled through the Office of Admission, and we can coordinate with them to maximize your time on campus.
Featured Programs
Our ETHOS program allows engineering students to apply their engineering skills to real-world problems using appropriate technology.
The ETHOS CenterOur Minority Engineering Program provides the mentorship and support our students need to become successful engineers. It's one reason our graduation rate for underrepresented minorities is significantly higher than other Ohio universities, both public and private.
Minority Engineering ProgramUpcoming Events
My mother met Mother Teresa and often spoke of her. My brothers and I were reminded to never forget the less fortunate. During my time at UD, I became unsettled and started to question if I was being called to serve as Mother Teresa did but with an engineering degree.
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"It could be worse," University of Dayton senior Josh Biris said during the first week of December, near the anniversaries of his parents' deaths. "I could have given up after their passing, but that's not what my parents wanted for me. They wanted me to finish college. They wanted me to succeed and become something. I did it for them."
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Five University of Dayton students — including three engineering majors — were recently awarded the Helix Innovation Scholarship from Emerson for demonstrating excellence in creative thinking, innovation and problem-solving.
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No. 1
federally sponsored materials research
90%
first-year student retention rate
95%
successful after-graduation placement rate
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Our School offers a tremendous engineering technical education, but what defines us is our focus on educating the whole person who values collaboration, community-engaged learning and adaptation to change.
Accreditation & Recognition
Engineering Accreditation
Our undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission.
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Engineering Technology Accreditation
Our undergraduate engineering technology programs are accredited by ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission.
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We're on the List!
U. S. News & World Report named the University of Dayton School of Engineering "Best Engineering Schools" for our graduate programs.
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