An Accessible Top Education

The University of Dayton is committed to transparency. Why? We want you to have peace of mind when it comes to cost, so you are positioned for a successful future.

Explore this page to learn about tuition and costs, as well as ways to make a UD education even more affordable with scholarships and more.


Tuition and Costs

To help you plan ahead, we have an innovative approach as you plan for anticipated expenses associated with your education.

Please note, the tuition plan benefits are available to international students applying directly to the University of Dayton. Students applying through UDayton Global enjoy other benefits and services.

Academic Year Beginning Fall 2025 Full Year Costs

  • Tuition: $50,610 (fall and spring semesters)
  • Living Expenses: $19,070 (includes UD housing and meal plan for 12 months)
  • Estimated Miscellaneous Expenses: $4,025 (estimated for 12 months)

The amount you are responsible for paying will vary after any scholarships you receive are applied to your tuition costs.

Please note that the "Estimated Miscellaneous Expenses" are not billed by UD. These anticipated additional expenses include mandatory health insurance, transportation, books etc. for 12 months.

Please review the additional information indicating how to obtain your visa. This includes the documents you are required to provide to our office to prepare your immigration documents.

Additional financial documentation is required as part of the application process.


Scholarships and Resources

Merit Scholarships

The majority of international undergraduate students receive an international merit scholarship from the University of Dayton upon admission.

Merit scholarships are worth up to $33,000 per year towards tuition costs. All students are automatically considered for a merit scholarship when we receive your application and required documents. The University of Dayton does not offer full tuition scholarships.

We encourage you to review details on the application process.

Textbook Scholarship

Students starting at UD in fall 2026 may be eligible to earn a textbook scholarship to cover the cost of your course materials. For international students, a campus visit or video visit is required to be awarded this scholarship.

Summer Scholarships

MPOWER offers scholarship opportunities for the summer to support international students in funding their educational dreams. On the first day of every month during summer, head to MPOWER's website to find out the scholarship theme for that month. Applications will be open until the last Friday of the month.


Additional Resources

UD Payment Plan

Our payment plan allows students and their families to make monthly payments on university billed expenses. This plan is designed to help you in budgeting for your educational costs.

Student Employment Opportunities

All University of Dayton students may apply for employment opportunities on campus. Positions are available in many departments and the hourly rate is based on experience and job description.

EducationUSA

EducationUSA is a U.S. State Department network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories. EducationUSA provides a variety of resources for international students pursuing higher education in the United States, including the admissions process, finances, the student visa process and living in the U.S.

Please visit https://educationusa.state.gov/ to locate the nearest advising center.

Organization of American States

Students living in a member country of the Organization of American States may be eligible for interest-free loans up to $15,000 USD towards the cost of their U.S. higher education. The Organization of American States includes many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Please visit https://www.oas.org/en/rowefund/ to verify your country is a member and to learn more about the loan opportunity.

Student Loans

Student loans should be considered as a last resort after all other financial assistance opportunities have been explored. This option may help bridge the gap between the cost of your education after any scholarship awards have been received and what you and your family are able to pay towards the remaining cost. You must apply for loans from financial institutions in your home country.




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If you have questions or need additional information about tuition and financial aid, we're here to help.

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