Instructions
To be considered for admission, submit the following items:
- Application (including essay). Submit your free application using the Common Application or the University of Dayton Application.
- Official high school transcript
- Official ACT and/or SAT scores, if desired. The University of Dayton is test-optional in admission.
For official materials not submitted electronically, your high school counselor should mail materials to:
Office of Recruitment and Admission
University of Dayton
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1602
For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program’s application requirements and deadlines, visit our nursing program page.
Admission Timeline
Fall Admission
The dates below apply to students applying for the Fall 2025 semester.
- AUGUST 1: Application opens.
- NOVEMBER 1: Early action application deadline (non-binding) and nursing application deadline.
- NOVEMBER: Early action notification followed by merit scholarship notification.
- DECEMBER 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
- FEBRUARY 1: Regular admission application deadline and priority deadline to file the FAFSA.
- EARLY SPRING: Financial aid offer notifications.
- MARCH 1: Deadline for nursing students to confirm enrollment.
- MAY 1: Deadline to confirm enrollment.
Spring Admission
- AUGUST 1: Application opens
- NOVEMBER: Admission decision notifications begin, including the merit scholarship award
- NOVEMBER 1: Application deadline
- DECEMBER 15: Deadline to confirm enrollment
How We Review Your Application
When your application arrives in the Office of Recruitment and Admission, our committee reviews it for admission to the academic major or program you selected. The quality of your academic record is shown by your:
- Grade record and pattern throughout high school. In some cases, we will request your 7th semester grades.
- Selection of courses in preparation for college
- Class standing or ranking
- ACT or SAT scores, if submitted
- The University of Dayton is test-optional in admission. Test scores are never the sole or primary reason for an admission decision; rather, they are considered within the context of the supplemental information.
The admission committee also considers the recommendation from your high school counselor, along with other factors, including your demonstrated interest in the University, which could be shown by attending an official campus visit or event in your area.
Over the past several years, we have experienced a significant increase in the number and academic quality of applicants. Based on the overall academic quality of applicants and the requirements for a particular major or division, the admission committee may choose to admit you to a different academic program.
You will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships by submitting your application for admission. To be considered for need-based financial aid, please complete the FAFSA.
We take a holistic, rigorous approach in our admission decisions and admit students based on their academic qualifications, their potential to succeed in the classroom and life, and their ability to contribute meaningfully to our Catholic, Marianist university. All applicants to the University can be assured that their qualifications will be evaluated fairly and equitably. The University of Dayton is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and abides by its Code of Ethics and Professional Practices.
As a Catholic, Marianist university, we are committed to transparency and helping you start your journey with peace of mind when it comes to the value of a UD education.
To help you plan ahead, our transparent tuition approach provides a personalized four-year offer upfront, so you know details of your full education investment. A textbook scholarship and support for experiential learning opportunities are also available.
Ready to be a Flyer? Submit your free application for admission today.
$33,000
Upon admission, students are considered for merit scholarships up to $33,000 per year for four years.
93%
of undergraduate students receive financial aid
Following our Catholic, Marianist traditions, we educate the whole person: mind, body, heart and spirit. And our faith leads us to build a diverse, inclusive, vibrant community dedicated to advancing our common mission.
At UD, we adapt to meet the needs of the changing world and turn big dreams into bold moves. As a top-tier research university, our spirit ignites a boundless curiosity that drives us to search for truth and use our knowledge to make an impact.
With over 132,000 living alumni worldwide, Flyers continue to learn, lead and serve around the globe. Together, we’re passionately striving to create a brighter tomorrow.
The University of Dayton’s history is one of perseverance, tenacity, ingenuity and transformation. The school began with an act of faith more than 170 years ago.
With a medal of St. Joseph and a promise of $12,000, Father Leo Meyer, S.M., purchased the 125-acre Dewberry Farm from John Stuart, who wanted to sell his Dayton property and return to Europe.
On July 1, 1850, St. Mary’s School for Boys 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.
The University of Dayton is rooted in faith and dedicated to the common good. Here, students are encouraged to engage the world, developing a critical mind and a compassionate heart.
Today, the University of Dayton is recognized as a top-tier national research university rooted in the Catholic tradition.
Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist values, dedicated to the common good and passionately striving toward a brighter tomorrow, the University of Dayton embodies a spirit unlike any other. Here in our inclusive and vibrant community, we help every student soar by linking learning and scholarship through transformative leadership, hands-on learning and service opportunities for all students.
At the University of Dayton, you’ll receive a top-ranked education. You’ll also receive so much more — like countless opportunities to get real-world experience, a close-knit Flyer community, resources for learning and support for your health and wellbeing.
All with UD’s commitment to tuition transparency, being a Flyer is an incredible value. So if you are ready to come fly with us, apply today!
We invite you to visit campus in Dayton, Ohio, and find out what “it” is that makes UD special to you.