University of Dayton history is one of perseverance, tenacity, ingenuity and transformation. The school began with an act of faith more than 170 years ago. Starting with only 14 students, one building and one farm, the University of Dayton rose from its humble beginnings to become an internationally recognized university. Founded in 1850, the University of Dayton is committed to the common good. As a Catholic, Marianist university, we value building community and invite people of diverse talents and backgrounds to join us in creating a better world.
At UD, students learn by doing — studying other cultures by experiencing them, conducting research to explore questions and taking on real-world challenges. Our spirit ignites a boundless curiosity that drives us to bravely face the unknown, engage in exploration and make new discoveries. Here, we examine the relationship between faith and reason. We integrate knowledge across disciplines, and we educate for service, justice and peace.
Across all of our more than 80 undergraduate and 50 graduate and doctoral programs, our academics are challenging. Not just for the sake of it, but because there are real challenges in the world that need to be met. That way, when graduation arrives, you won’t be entering the real world for the first time. Student are already be part of it, for career and life. Student-to-faculty ratio 14:1.
We know that practical, hands-on learning requires, well, practice. That’s why UD students are constantly engaged in the world around them. Whether through research, service-learning, education abroad, internships or co-ops. And when graduation arrives, students are already part of the real world. They are fully prepared for their careers – and future lives.
The University of Dayton is a leader in sustainability efforts. And committed to making the world a better place — for everyone. Dayton work toward a more sustainable world crosses disciplines, programs and divisions. Dining Services runs one of the largest food-composting programs in the nation. Through the Green Revolving Fund, UD faculty, staff and students. Who can propose sustainability projects that promote environmental stewardship and save the University money.
Dayton has charter participant of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating (STARS) system. And earned a gold rating for our sustainability achievements. As a top performer in the 2019 sustainable campus index. UD ranked in the top 3% of all rated schools, first in Ohio and second among all U.S. Catholic colleges and universities.
A fair-trade university, UD is part of the U.N. Global Compact, the Global Catholic Climate Movement, Second Nature’s Resilience Commitment, Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment and “We’re Still In.”
Location
Dayton, Ohio (USA)
All modesty aside, Dayton is among the most underrated cities in the United States. It’s a hidden gem rich in history, culture and recreation. A mid-sized city in southwestern Ohio, Dayton teems with imagination, innovation and world-class arts and culture. As the “Birthplace of Aviation,” Dayton’s brightest and bravest have always pushed society forward, inventing the airplane, the cash register, the electric car starter, modern refrigeration and the bar code scanner — to name just a few. In a 2017 a national survey named Dayton as a top 20 city for STEM jobs, ranking ahead of Columbus, Ohio; Chicago; Los Angeles and New York City.
Your first walk on campus can be as exhilarating as the walk across the commencement stage. That’s the moment you realize you’re a part of something bigger than yourself.
Whether it’s the buzz in the air from having more than 270 student groups and organizations, the creative energy around our arts events, the passion for our Division I athletics and campus recreation activities, or the feeling that we’re all in this together, your experience will be unforgettable.
School & Faculty
- School of Business Administration
- School of Education and Health Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Law
