Dayton 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,890

Cost of attendance at University of Dayton in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,890

Cost of attendance at University of Dayton in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Dayton was $29,933. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Dayton

Dayton net price calculator

$29,933

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Dayton for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$29,933	$2,835 (9%)	$18,843	$20,310	$22,973	$26,766	$33,132
2021	$32,768	$604 (2%)	$19,334	$20,992	$25,633	$28,897	$36,375
2020	$33,372	$1,346 (4%)	$24,237	$23,351	$24,614	$30,034	$35,651
2019	$34,718	$359 (1%)	$21,924	$22,663	$25,721	$29,276	$35,376
2018	$35,077	$1,058 (3%)	$26,736	$29,123	$28,171	$31,021	$36,488
2017	$34,019	$2,767 (9%)	$21,608	$24,274	$25,546	$25,804	$32,428
2016	$31,252	$1,713 (5%)	$20,397	$20,919	$23,812	$26,836	$32,645
2015	$32,965	$2,549 (8%)	$26,745	$26,254	$29,749	$32,471	$35,487
2014	$30,416	--	$21,408	$23,161	$27,929	$30,226	$32,771

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Dayton's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$62,510	$290	$44,890	$16,620	$1,000
2021	$62,220	$1,320 (2%)	$44,890	$16,330	$1,000
2020	$60,900	$1,670 (3%)	$44,100	$15,800	$1,000
2019	$59,230	$1,550 (3%)	$42,900	$15,330	$1,000
2018	$57,680	$1,310 (2%)	$41,750	$14,930	$1,000
2017	$56,370	$12,530 (29%)	$40,940	$14,430	$1,000
2016	$43,840	$1,860 (4%)	$39,090	$3,750	$1,000
2015	$41,980	$1,430 (4%)	$37,230	$3,750	$1,000
2014	$40,550	$2,150 (6%)	$35,800	$3,750	$1,000
2013	$38,400	--	$33,400	$4,000	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Dayton provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 6,875 dormitories available to its students at $8,940 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Dayton is $993 per month.
Does Dayton provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Dayton for one academic year is $5,930, which works out to $659 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Dayton estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Dayton estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,750

If living off-campus, with family: $1,750

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,750
How much is Dayton application fees?: Dayton does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Dayton offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Dayton cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,640	$1,005
For out-of-state students	$1,640	$1,005

Housing and Meal

University of Dayton offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Dayton for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,930	$8,940	N/A	6,875
2021	$5,820	$8,760	N/A	7,016
2020	$5,630	$8,420	N/A	6,638
2019	$5,440	$8,140	N/A	6,637
2018	$5,280	$7,900	N/A	6,534
2017	$5,080	$7,600	N/A	6,447
2016	$4,880	$7,310	N/A	6,654

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Dayton during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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