University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Official website ↗
65%
Admission rate
7,682
Undergraduates
$50,610
Tuition / yr
$68,434
Cost of attendance / yr
$83,775
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
1200–1380
SAT, middle 50% (approx.)
25–31
ACT, middle 50%
International students should also budget for health insurance, visa and travel costs not shown here.
Reference only. Automatically checked against the college's official pages on 2026-11-10; maintained by Jordan Lee, editor. Colleges can change policies at any time — confirm on the official page before you apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“The majority of international undergraduate students receive an international merit scholarship from the University of Dayton upon admission.”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
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| SAT / ACT policy | Test-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted)Source (1)“The University of Dayton is test-optional for undergraduate admission.”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (5)“All students must submit proof of English proficiency for admission to the University of Dayton.”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“You are exempt from the English Proficiency requirement if you have received a secondary school diploma from one of the following:”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“A minimum score of 4 (70 on the previous score scale) on the Internet-based test is required for full admission.”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“A minimum overall band score of 6.0 is required for full admission.”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“A minimum score of 105 is required for full admission.”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Merit Scholarship
Up to $34,000 / year
Sources (2)
“Merit scholarships are worth up to $34,000 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.”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“The majority of international undergraduate students receive an international merit scholarship from the University of Dayton upon admission.”udayton.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Location
| City / state | Dayton, OH |
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| Setting | Midsize city |
| Nearest major airport | Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), about 88 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.