The Sky's No Limit
Flyers Reach Incredible Heights
We bring the issues of today into focus — and generate innovative ideas that solve the challenges of tomorrow.
No. 1
among Catholic universities for engineering R&D
Top 15
in the nation for "happiest students"
Top 50
"Colleges That Create Futures"
No. 1
in the nation for materials R&D
Top 50
entrepreneurship program in the nation
Best Value
according to The Princeton Review
Overview
As a Catholic, Marianist university, we are deeply committed to the common good. Our passion for service stems from a powerful belief about what we can accomplish by working together.
This One's For You, Momma
Senior year of college can be a challenge, but few face a year like Mara Shaneyfelt encountered. With determination and the support of her professors, she persevered and gave her mom one last gift.
Watch More Student StoriesPrepared for the World
No matter which degree you pursue, you'll be challenged to open yourself up to the world and learn from firsthand experience – helping you develop a critical mind and a compassionate heart. The undergraduate experience at UD is designed to change you, so you can go change the world.
Watch More Student StoriesCreating a Brighter Tomorrow
Whether we're creating sustainable jet fuel or conducting research that supports NASA's Perseverance rover, we develop solutions that have a positive impact on society. For example, the National Institutes of Health awarded $438,829 to University of Dayton psychologist Mary Fuhs to study early development of mathematics skills in preschool-age children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Explore Our ResearchAffordability
To increase affordability and improve student success, we implemented a bold approach to tuition that eliminates fees — and holds steady the tuition a student pays each year.
Academics
We have a spark that ignites our pursuit of knowledge. Across our more than 80 undergraduate and 50 master's and doctoral programs, you'll be encouraged to engage the world.
