Университет Дейтона

The University of Dayton's campus is located on approximately 388 acres on the southern border of the city of Dayton. It is divided into four sections — Historic Campus, Campus West, River Campus and Arena Sports Complex. The campus includes 38 academic, research, athletic and administrative buildings, five residence halls, 18 student apartment complexes and 473 houses.

The historic campus is compact and easy to navigate; one is generally able to cross it in less than 10 minutes. Many historic buildings survive from the early years of the University; newer buildings fit in with the established architecture.

There is never a shortage of events at the University of Dayton – students can always find something to do whether it is going to a sporting event, bowling at the hangar or staying in and watching a movie with their hall. Students can also get involved in more than 200 organizations and with the campus radio and television stations.

Plenty of people go out for parties in the student neighborhood, nicknamed the ghetto on the weekends. On most weekends, there are also played newly released movies in the theater. If  a student would like to venture off campus an outdoor shopping center, The Greene, is just a 10 or 15 minute drive away. Students can shop, eat dinner, see a movie, or see the giant Christmas tree in the winter or fountain in the warmer months there. 

There are also many opportunities for fun downtown as well. The Oregon District is a fun place to go on a nice afternoon. There are restaurants and shops, most of which are vintage, to explore. Down the street from the Oregon District is Riverscape Metropark. This is a beautiful place to ride bikes or walk when it's warmer. In the winter there is also an outdoor skating rink.

More than 90 percent of undergraduates live in campus housing, making the University of Dayton one of the most residential campuses in the country. 

All first-year students are required to live in a residence hall. Sophomores are eligible to live in a residence hall or apartment and juniors, seniors and fifth-years are eligible to live in apartments or one of more than 300 University-owned houses.

The university owns a number of fully furnished apartment buildings. It also offers many living-learning communities.

Career advisors of the UD Career Center are available to assist students with career-related issues. An advisor can address student’s concerns, give needed information and resources, help develop a decision-making plan, and talk about employment options.

97% of students are employed, freelancing, or continuing their education six months after graduation in 2016. 

Total undergraduate costs for nine-month academic year, 2016–2017 are about $58,000 for a non-resident living on-campus. This sum includes tuition and fees - about $41,000 per year, books and supplies - $1,500, room and board - $13,000, personal and transportation costs - $2,500.

The University of Dayton (UD) is an American private Roman Catholic national research university in Ohio's sixth-largest city, Dayton. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, it is one of three Marianist universities in the nation and the largest private university in Ohio. The university's campus is located in the city's southern portion and spans 388 acres on both sides of the Great Miami River. UD is a member of the Association of Marianist Universities and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.

The campus is noted for the Immaculate Conception Chapel and the University of Dayton Arena. The University also operates in China's Suzhou Industrial Park, the University of Dayton China Institute. 

Students at the University of Dayton can choose from more than 80 academic programs in arts and sciences, business administration, education and health sciences, engineering and law. In 1988 UD was the first in the country to offer an undergraduate degree program in human rights. 

The university encourages its students to actively practice their faiths through liturgies, spiritual retreats and special programs such as PORCH (People of Respect, Compassion and Hope). Through the PORCH program students gather in small groups and meet once a week to pray.

There are four schools and a college in UD:

• School of Law, 
• School of Engineering, 
• School of Business Administration, 
• School of Education and Health Sciences, 
• College of Arts and Sciences.

UD has very high research potential and more than 150 patents have been assigned to the University of Dayton, including one for hotbags that Domino's Pizza uses to keep delivery pizzas hot. With the acceptance rate of about 60% UD is relatively difficult to get in.

The University's notable alumni include engineer David Bradley, Control-Alt-Delete keyboard command developer; architect Bruce Graham; Super Bowl-winning coaches Jon Gruden and Chuck Noll; first female Premier of New South Wales Kristina Keneally; and Joseph Hinrichs - Ford Motor Company executive vice-president.

The University of Dayton is tied for the 111th on the 2017 U.S. News & World Report's list of National Universities. Forbes America's Top Colleges 2016 ranking placed UD the 203rd.

The most popular majors by the number of registered students are speech communication and rhetoric marketing/marketing management, mechanical engineering, finance, psychology, accounting.