Affordability
The Sky's No Limit
As a Catholic, Marianist institution, the University of Dayton is passionate about ensuring a UD education is affordable and accessible to all who are qualified. Through innovative programs and partnerships, we're taking bold steps to lower financial barriers — and keep a UD degree within reach.
UNDERGRADUATE FOUR-YEAR APPROACH
Making a Top Value Even More Affordable
The University of Dayton provides families peace of mind when it comes to cost. We offer a transparent, four-year tuition plan, and there are no hidden fees. Students can also receive up to $4,000 for textbooks.
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98%
Nearly all students receive financial assistance.
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$124,000
Students are considered for merit scholarships up to $124,000 upon admission.
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Best Value
UD was named a Top 40 "Best Value" school by U.S. News and World Report.
Financial Aid FAQs
What is the FAFSA? How is financial aid determined? What types of financial aid are available? How do I apply for financial aid? This video provides answers to four common financial aid questions.
Financial Aid FAQs
What is the FAFSA? How is financial aid determined? What types of financial aid are available? How do I apply for financial aid? This video provides answers to four common financial aid questions.
American Talent Initiative: Closing the Gap
UD is expanding the impact of our own efforts to recruit and support students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds by sharing our best practices through the American Talent Initiative, an alliance of 100 of the nation’s top-performing colleges and universities. Collectively, we are working to expand access — with a shared goal of educating 50,000 additional high-achieving, lower-income students by 2025.
UD Sinclair Academy
Our partnership with Sinclair College eases the pathway to a four-year degree — and makes it more affordable. Academy students lock in UD tuition rates, and they're eligible for UD merit scholarships worth up to $29,000. Students are part of both campus communities from day one, and they have access to UD facilities and amenities — including athletic events, peer mentoring and student clubs — while taking classes at Sinclair.
UD Sinclair Academy
Our partnership with Sinclair College eases the pathway to a four-year degree — and makes it more affordable. Academy students lock in UD tuition rates, and they're eligible for UD merit scholarships worth up to $29,000. Students are part of both campus communities from day one, and they have access to UD facilities and amenities — including athletic events, peer mentoring and student clubs — while taking classes at Sinclair.