University of Dayton

The University of Dayton is a private Catholic, Marianist research university founded in 1850 and located in Dayton, Ohio. It educates more than 9,700 undergraduate, graduate and law students, with an institutional mission to develop the whole person - mind, body, heart and spirit - and a stated commitment to the common good. Its retention rate stands at 90%, and 97% of 2024 graduates were employed, pursuing graduate degrees or in service programmes within six months.

The university's research enterprise is concentrated in engineering, materials science and sustainability. It reports over $278m in sponsored research in the past year and ranks first among Catholic universities for engineering research and development, and first nationally for materials research and development. Technical work spans engineering R&D, materials research, sponsored research programmes and sustainability; the institution holds a Gold STARS sustainability rating.

Experiential and applied learning is central to the academic model, including partnerships with GE Aviation and Copeland in which students work alongside professionals on real-world problems. Degree programmes are offered at undergraduate, graduate and law level, supported by a transparent four-year tuition guarantee; 93% of students receive financial assistance. The university's alumni network exceeds 132,000 worldwide.