Flyers Engage the World

In whatever major you choose, the University of Dayton helps you engage the world, developing a critical mind and a compassionate heart.

With opportunities to immerse yourself in your future career, you’ll graduate already part of the real world — and prepared to make a positive impact.

Fast Facts

100%

participate in a capstone

350+

courses with experiential learning components

Graduate Prepared

Learn by Doing

From volunteering on the University's award-winning emergency medical services team to conducting robotics research, UD students engage the world and immerse themselves in their future career.

Why UD?

Top 50
"Colleges That Create Futures"
Best Value
according to The Princeton Review
Top 25
Best-Run Colleges according to The Princeton Review

Overview

A UD Education

As a Catholic, Marianist university, we are deeply committed to educating the whole person: mind, body, heart and spirit. Here, students are encouraged to engage the world, developing a critical mind and a compassionate heart.

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Incredible Value

To improve student success, we provide a transparent, four-year tuition plan upfront, as well as many financial aid opportunities.

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Academics

Across our more than 80 undergraduate and 50 master's and doctoral programs, you'll be encouraged to engage the world.

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Admission

Ready to transform yourself — and the world? Explore your admission options and apply to become a Flyer now.

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Princeton Review Rankings

Top 25
for "happiest students"
Top 15
for "best college food"
Top 25
for "best college dorms"

To advance our Marianist mission and propel our students toward success, we're raising $400 million to support affordability, hands-on learning and academic excellence.