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Interested in attending University of Dayton?

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.

67
%
Acceptance rate
3.66
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Dayton?

67%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Dayton accepted 67% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 22,231 people applied and 14,814 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
7445 / 10530 (71%)
Men
7364 / 11701 (63%)

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
2024
2025
2026

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

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% 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:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.66
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Dayton as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.66. 34% of freshmen who attended Dayton were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 64% 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
38%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
9%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

9%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

27%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
690
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
610
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1210
75th Percentile
1350

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

November 2
Application notification
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