Dayton, OH
Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 72% to 62% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17,462 | 12,578 | 2,035 | 72% |
| 2020 | 16,606 | 13,469 | 2,134 | 81% |
| 2021 | 17,262 | 13,919 | 2,126 | 81% |
| 2022 | 18,864 | 13,969 | 1,996 | 74% |
| 2023 | 22,747 | 14,023 | 1,904 | 62% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,018 of 10,299 women and 6,883 of 12,186 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Dayton has an acceptance rate of 62% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 14,023 of 22,747 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
22,747 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,904 enrolled.
No. University of Dayton is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 72% to 62% — it has become more selective.