University of Dayton
- Private
- Research university
University of Dayton: international tuition 49,140 USD per year, one-year total cost 65,881 USD, acceptance rate 65.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
University of Dayton automatically considers international undergraduates for merit scholarships of up to $34,000 per year, with no full-tuition awards. The pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and the CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 65.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 600–690, Math 600–690, ACT 25–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 65,881 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Dayton?
International tuition is 49,140 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 65,881 USD.
Does University of Dayton offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. University of Dayton automatically considers international undergraduates for merit scholarships of up to $34,000 per year, with no full-tuition awards. The pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and the CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does University of Dayton require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Dayton?
The acceptance rate is 65.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe international page says students are automatically considered for merit when UD receives the application and required documents, so no separate scholarship application is needed.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions ignore international applicants' ability to pay. The extra financial documents may only be for the visa, so this is unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. They only say additional financial documentation is required with the application.
Scholarships at this school
International Merit Scholarship (University of Dayton)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page34,000 USD/year≈ ₫887M
The international undergraduate page explicitly says international students receive this merit scholarship upon admission, so they are eligible.
MPOWER summer scholarships (external)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says MPOWER's summer scholarships support international students, but this is an external scholarship, not UD's own aid.
Deadline: Open until the last Friday of each summer month
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiEvery applicant must provide proof of English proficiency, sent directly from the testing center to the university.Required
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Regular decision (RD)Application+198 days
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aid+198 days
Credit for exams
UD recognizes AP exams for college credit; you must send scores to UD (College Board code 1834), and the minimum score depends on the subject.
Most IB credit goes to Higher Level exams; Standard Level exams can earn credit in only a few subjects such as computer science and philosophy.
A-Level exams graded E or higher are considered for credit; the number of credit hours depends on the subject.
Scores that countfrom E
AP credit by subject
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data