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The University of Dayton is a top-tier national Catholic research university with a mission of service and leadership in community.
The University of Dayton ( UD) is a private, Catholic research university in Dayton, Ohio. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, it is one of three Marianist Universities in the United States and the second-largest private university in Ohio.
Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), UD is a top-tier research university distinguished by our academics, research and community involvement. Rooted in faith and dedicated to the common good, the University of Dayton celebrates diversity and honors the dignity of all people.
Come witness the stunning beauty and architecture of our top-rated campus — one of historic halls, state-of-the-art facilities and a unique student neighborhood where students live in a community of comfortable, porch-clad houses. Schedule a Campus Visit. Launch Virtual Tour.
University of Dayton is a private institution that was founded in 1850. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,416 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 423 acres.
We invite people with diverse talents, interests and backgrounds to join our vibrant, welcoming community. Applying is free — and you'll automatically be considered for a merit scholarship up to $33,000 per year for four years — and test scores are optional.
As a top-tier Catholic research university committed to a diverse, inclusive environment, we help every student soar by linking learning and scholarship through transformative leadership, experiential learning and service opportunities for all students.
