University of Dayton

300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469
http://www.udayton.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1850
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic (Marianist)
Undergrad Students7,426
Endowment324,359,000
Application DeadlineRolling
Application FeeN/A
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition23,970
Room/Board7,190
Services
Associated FirmsUniversity of Dayton, University of Dayton Research Institute, Deloitte & Touche, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Enterprise, MeadWestvaco, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Department of Transportation
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsDavis Center for Portfolio Management; Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership; Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center; University of Dayton Research Insitute; Rike Center Art Gallery; ArtStreet; Fitness and Recreation Complex
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsDavis Center for Portfolio Management; Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership; Ryan C. Harris Learning Teaching Center; University of Dayton Research Insitute; Rike Center Art Gallery; ArtStreet; Fitness and Recreation Complex
Periodical Subs8,425
# of Books1,333,310
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months75%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities19%
Campus Size259 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing79%
College housing typescoed dorms (49%), sorority housing (1%), fraternity housing (1%), apartment for single students (19%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (0%), other housing options (30%)
Popular EventsBlack History Month; Christmas on Campus; Distinguished Speakers Series; Engineers' Week; Latin-American Heritage Month; Little Sibs Weekend; Parents' Weekend; University Arts Series; Up the Organizations Day; Weekend Scene
Nearest AirportDayton, Ohio (14), Cincinnati, Ohio (63)
Nearest TrainCincinnati, Ohio (52)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations170
# of fraternities12
# of sororities9
Students in fraternities15%
Students in sororities19%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Flyer News (twice weekly), Black Perspective (monthly), Orpheus (twice yearly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Epsilon Delta (Premedicine); Beta Beta Beta (Biology); Chi Epsilon (Civil engineering); Delta Sigma Pi (Business); Epsilon Tau Pi (Eagle Scouts); Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical engineering); Golden Key International Honor Society; Phi Alpha Theta (History); Phi Beta Chi (Communication); Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical engineering); Psi Chi (Psychology); Tau Alpha Pi (Engineering technology); Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ; Catholic Life; Pax Christi; Society of St. Vincent de Paul; Sodality; Campus Ministry also sponsors more than 30 student-run service clubs
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian American Association; Black Action Through Unity; Black Perspective; Chinese Student and Scholar Association; Ebony Heritage Singers; Indian Student Association; International Club; Irish Club; Italian Club; Korean Student Association; Latin Student Organization; National Society of Black Engineers; Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. ; Alpha Phi Alpha; Alpha Kappa Alpha; Delta Sigma Theta; Zeta Phi Beta
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) More than 170 clubs, including academic/professional clubs; advisory/governing groups; Greek organizations; honor societies; media; music/performing arts; political clubs; service clubs; social/cultural clubs; special interest clubs; athletics and special events.