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University of Dayton Acceptance Rate

Dayton, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above

61.6%
Acceptance rate · 2023–24
Applicants
22,747
Admitted
14,023
Yield
13.6%
Test policy
Test-optional

Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026

Trend · IPEDS 2014–2024

Acceptance rate & applications over time

Acceptance rate 0%25%50%75%100%test-optional59%61.6% Applications 17k22.7k 14–1517–1820–2123–24
Acceptance rateApplications

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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Dayton's acceptance rate has risen from 59% in 2014–15 to 61.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 16,976 to 22,747 (+34%) over that period.

Its 61.6% rate makes University of Dayton more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 70%.

In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (68.1% for women vs 56.5% for men, a 11.6-point gap). University of Dayton has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.

Full year-by-year table
YearApplicantsAdmittedAcceptanceEnrolled
2014–15 16,976 10,018 59% 2,173
2015–16 16,968 9,760 57.5% 2,143
2016–17 17,477 10,547 60.3% 1,845
2017–18 15,942 11,427 71.7% 2,226
2018–19 16,793 12,014 71.5% 2,200
2019–20 17,462 12,578 72% 2,035
2020–21 16,606 13,469 81.1% 2,134
2021–22 17,262 13,919 80.6% 2,126
2022–23 18,864 13,969 74.1% 1,996
2023–24 22,747 14,023 61.6% 1,904
By gender · 2023–24

Acceptance rate by gender

GroupApplicantsAdmittedAcceptance
Women10,2997,01868.1%
Men12,1866,88356.5%
Another gender1006767%
Unknown1625534%
Test scores · 2023–24

SAT / ACT ranges & policy

Test-optional (considered if submitted).

Test25th–75th percentile% submitting
SAT EBRW600–68010%
SAT Math595–690
ACT Composite26–3129%
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How University of Dayton compares

Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.

0%35%70%
Bluffton University 61.2%
Southern Methodist University 61.2%
University of Dayton 61.6%
Berry College 61.9%
University of North Florida 62.3%
Georgia State University 62.3%
Florida Institute of Technology 62.5%
The New School 62.5%
Cedarville University 62.8%
FAQ

Frequently asked

What is University of Dayton's acceptance rate?

University of Dayton's acceptance rate is 61.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,023 admitted of 22,747 applicants).

Is University of Dayton test optional?

University of Dayton is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.

How many people apply to University of Dayton?

University of Dayton received 22,747 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,023.

What SAT score do you need for University of Dayton?

Admitted students at University of Dayton typically scored 600–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 595–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).

Is University of Dayton getting harder to get into?

University of Dayton has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59% in 2014–15 to 61.6% in 2023–24.

Method & sources

How this is calculated

Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://udayton.edu/.