University of Dayton CDS VERIFIED
Ohio (Midwest) · 11,304 undergrads · ~31 avg class size · 14:1 student-faculty · $47,600/yr sticker
private Tier 4
Marianist Catholic. Strong engineering (especially aerospace via UDRI), business. Tight community.
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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.
Acceptance rate
61.6%
most recent reported cycle
GPA range
3.55–3.95
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)
SAT mid-50%
1158–1363
middle 50% admitted SAT score
ACT mid-50%
24–30
middle 50% admitted ACT score
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Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Manufacturing/automotive engineering: GE, Emerson, Procter & Gamble nearby Cincinnati/Dayton
- Defense contracting: NCR, Mead, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base presence
- Mid-market accounting: strong Big 4 pipeline but rarely top-tier offices
- Catholic institution networking: healthcare admin roles through Catholic hospital systems
- Regional sales/business development: stronger in Midwest Fortune 500s than coasts
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