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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Dayton, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

66
%
Acceptance rate
3.65
Average High School GPA
1263
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Dayton?

66%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Dayton accepted 66% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 21,783 people applied and 14,358 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
7361 / 10230 (72%)
Men
6941 / 11553 (60%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Dayton:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at University of Dayton, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Dayton by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Dayton considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Dayton?

3.65
Average High School GPA
1263
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Dayton as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.65. 27% of freshmen who attended Dayton were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 57% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
34%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
8%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

10%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

29%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
590
Math Mean
632
75th Percentile
690
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
590
Verbal Mean
631
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1200
Composite Mean
1263
75th Percentile
1360

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Dayton. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
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