The University of Dayton expects to maintain record enrollment — projecting approximately 12,000 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and law students — for the 2022-23 academic year.

Undergraduate students begin move-in Friday, Aug. 19. New incoming undergraduates build on the University’s commitment to creating the highest quality learning environment made up of diverse and talented students. More than 19% of the new students are from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. About 9% are the first in their families to attend college. And 17% qualify for the federal Pell Grant, which helps students from low-income backgrounds pay for college.

“The University’s mission and identity as a Catholic, Marianist institution committed to the common good continues to resonate with students who want to advance their education and impact their communities,” said Jason Reinoehl, vice president for strategic enrollment management. “UD continues its momentum of enrolling talented and an increasingly diverse array of students, due to our long tradition of providing the highest quality residential learning experience, and increasingly due to our newest  programs such as the UD Sinclair Academy and the Flyer Promise Scholars.”

The UD Sinclair Academy has an all-time high of over 250 students. The Academy offers dual enrollment with Sinclair College and other benefits such as advisors on both campuses, and opportunities to join student clubs and take advantage of other leadership opportunities at UD while taking classes at Sinclair. The Flyer Promise Scholars program welcomes its sixth cohort, removing financial barriers for students at partner schools and programs, and offering support and leadership opportunities. 

UD’s strong enrollment is also led by increased interest from international students and surging demand in programs such as computer science, business analytics and graduate engineering.

Classes begin Aug. 22.