University of Dayton
Dayton , Ohio , United States
- Founded: 1850
- Establishment: University
- Type: Private
- Total Students: 10900
University of Dayton
The University of Dayton's history is one of perseverance, tenacity, ingenuity, and transformation. The school began with an act of faith more than 160 years ago.
In the middle of a cholera epidemic, the Bishop of Cincinnati sent Father Leo Meyer, S.M., to minister to the sick at Emmanuel parish in Dayton. Here, he met John Stuart, whose daughter died of cholera the year before. Mr. Stuart wanted to sell his Dayton property and return to Europe. Father Meyer gave him a medal of St. Joseph and a promise of $12,000 in return for Dewberry Farm — 125 acres of vineyards, orchards, a mansion, and farm buildings.
On July 1, 1850, St. Mary's School for Boys, a frame building that not long before had housed farmhands, opened its doors to 14 primary students from Dayton. Known at various times as St. Mary's School, St. Mary's Institute, and St. Mary's College, the school assumed its present identity in 1920.
Today, the University of Dayton is recognized as a top-tier national research university rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Important Facts
Top-Tier Catholic University
Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (the Marianists), a group of visionary leaders who knew that consistent change was necessary for constant growth, the University has grown into a top-tier Catholic university.
Stellar Students
UD students are bold thinkers and servant leaders who use their gifts and talents to make a positive impact on the world. More than 8,000 full-time undergraduates and 2,900 graduate and law students call UD "home," and our 90% retention rate shows that students love UD.
A Research Powerhouse
In the fiscal year 2019, we had $170 million in research sponsorship. To top it off, the University is the No. 1 Catholic university for engineering research and development – and No. 1 in the nation for materials research and development.
Successful Outcomes
Nearly all — 97% — of recent University of Dayton graduates report being employed, pursuing a graduate degree, or participating in a service program within six months of graduation.
Top Entrepreneurship Program
Our entrepreneurship program ranks among the top in the nation according to The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
Leaders in Service
The Catholic Volunteer Network listed the University of Dayton among its "Top Schools for Service." Through UD's Campus Ministry and Center for Social Concern, students can cultivate their faith-life and engage in service opportunities, including post-graduate service programs.
Top Graduate Programs
U.S. News & World Report ranked eight UD programs — in education, engineering, MPA, and part-time MBA — among the top in the nation in its latest guide on "The Best Graduate Schools."
Ranking / Awards
Online Education programs among the top 55 in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the School of Education and Health Sciences as #55 among its 2020 "Best Online Master's in Education Programs."
Online master's degree ranked #3 in the U.S.
The Department of Educational Administration Educational Leadership online master's degree program has been ranked #3 in the U.S. on the list of "Best Online Masters in Educational Leadership Programs" for 2019 by Online Masters.
Online master's program among the top 25 in the U.S.
The Department of Teacher Education has been ranked #12 in the U.S. on the list of the 25 "Best Online Master’s in Early Childhood Education Programs" for 2019 by BestColleges.com.
Graduate program among the top 25 in the U.S.
The Department of Teacher Education Technology-Enhanced Learning graduate program has been ranked #25 on the list of "Best Master’s in Educational Technology Degrees" by Best Education Degrees.
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- 300 College Park Dayton, Ohio 45469
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Campus Information
Historic campus
The historic campus is compact and easy to navigate; one is generally able to cross it in less than 10 minutes. Many historic buildings survive from the early years of the University; newer buildings fit in with the established architecture (with a few exceptions, including RecPlex, Marianist Hall, ArtStreet, and Miriam Hall). At the center of campus are St. Mary's Hall and the iconic Immaculate Conception Chapel, whose blue cupola inspired the university's logo. In early years, St. Mary's served as a dormitory and classroom; today, it holds the offices of the bursar, human resources, president, provost, and services for current students such as financial aid, registration, student employment, and veterans services.
Campus West
In 2005, the University of Dayton purchased land and buildings adjacent to the western border of the historic campus. The $25 million purchase from NCR Corp. added 49 acres and increased the campus size nearly 25 percent. Raymond L. Fitz Hall (formerly known as College Park Center) is the primary building on this section of campus. It houses a variety of campus offices and academic departments including UD Department of Public Safety (26-officer Police Department, Parking Services, and Student Volunteer Rescue Squad), facilities department; music and theater; visual arts; doctor of physical therapy; Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) charter school; physician assistant program; research labs; and the School of Education and Health Sciences.
River Campus
At the end of 2009, the University added 115 more acres to campus when it purchased NCR Corp's former world headquarters, which included a 455,000-square-foot building, 1,600-space parking lot, and a 48-acre park and nature preserve. The former HQ and 115 acres (0.47 km2) came under acquisition of the University of Dayton at a purchase price of $18 million.
Arena Sports Complex
The University of Dayton Sports Complex is located on the western edge of the campus, west of the Great Miami River and east of Interstate 75. It includes the University of Dayton Arena, with a seating capacity of 13,409, fields for men's baseball and women's softball, and Welcome Stadium, an 11,000-seat multi-purpose stadium owned by Dayton Public Schools that includes a football field and track used by all Dayton public high schools as well as the Dayton Flyers football team.
Programs Offered
Master of Business Administration
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 32100 USD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 33600 USD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Master of Science in Engineering Management
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 29550 USD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 29550 USD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days