Introduction and Overview

The University of Dayton is a private Catholic research university located in Dayton, Ohio, USA. It is also one of the three Marianas universities in the United States and the second largest private university in Ohio. It has more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 50 states and more than 60 countries, and offers more than 80 academic programs in arts, sciences, business, education, health sciences, engineering and law.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded in 1850 by the Marianas. Its predecessor was St. Mary's School for Boys. It had different names such as St. Mary's College. It was determined to be the current name in 1920.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 1,384 academic staff, a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, and 38.3% of classes have fewer than 20 students.

Academic Achievements: The school's engineering major is particularly famous and has always been at the forefront of the country. It has strong strength and a high reputation in aerospace engineering, electrical, mechanical and biomedical engineering. In 2009, it also opened what may be the first undergraduate degree program in human rights in the United States.

Research Level: Classified as "R2: Doctoral University - High Research Activity", it has important research results and research centers in the fields of tissue engineering, advanced sensor technology and human rights, and conducts research and innovation projects with many industry partners.

Institutional Nature

Private Catholic research university.

Educational Philosophy

Following the Catholic and Mariana traditions, it is committed to cultivating well-rounded people, including mind, body, mind and spirit. Emphasizing the importance of community, service and social responsibility, students are encouraged to develop leadership and social responsibility through participation in various service and volunteer projects, combining faith with knowledge, with the goal of pursuing truth and making a positive impact on society.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: The School of Engineering ranks high in the country, with strong majors such as aerospace engineering, electrical, mechanical and biomedical engineering; the business school's business administration major is also well-known; the School of Education and the School of Health Sciences also have good performance in their respective fields; the human rights major is pioneering and unique in the United States.

Key Laboratories: Tissue Regeneration and Engineering Center, Institute for Advanced Sensor Technology Development and Commercialization, Human Rights Center, etc.

Faculty

The school has the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Health Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Business, the College of Law, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 133rd in the 2024 National University Rankings of U.S. News & World Report, and 127th in 2022 and 2023.

Ranked 801st in the world in the 2023 Times Higher Education Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition starts at $15,825 per year, and living expenses are approximately $16,020.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​388 acres and is located on both sides of the Great Miami River in southwestern Ohio, less than two miles from downtown Dayton. There are iconic buildings such as the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the University of Dayton Arena on campus. The school also has modern teaching facilities, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, and student dormitories.

Campus Culture: It has a strong Catholic and Mariana cultural atmosphere, focusing on community building and the spiritual growth of students. The school has numerous student organizations, club activities, sports events and cultural activities, such as the Dayton Citizen Scholars Program, which provide students with rich extracurricular life and development opportunities.