The University of Dayton (UD) is a private university in Dayton, Ohio. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), it is one of three Marianist universities in the nation and the largest private university in Ohio. UD’s campus is located in the city’s southern portion and spans 388 acres on both sides of River Road. The main campus contains more than 80 buildings, with over 300 classrooms and laboratories. The university also operates nine off-campus research centers and two branch campuses.
UD offers more than 100 undergraduate programs and 60 graduate programs through seven schools: Arts and Sciences; Business Administration; Education and Health Sciences; Engineering; Humanities, Social Sciences and Mathematics; Law; and Religion and Society. The school’s athletic teams compete as members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The Flyers have won ten conference championships since joining the A-10 in 1995, as well as one national championship in men’s volleyball (NCAA Division III, 1973).
More than 85 percent of UD students are from Ohio, with out-of-state representation from all 50 states and nearly 70 countries. Nearly 60 percent of undergraduates reside on campus, most in one of 29 residence halls or apartments. More than 13 percent of UD students are members of racial or ethnic minority groups. Women make up 57 percent of undergraduates and nearly half of all graduate students enrolled at UD.
University Of Dayton was ranked No1 among Midwest Regional Universities according to U S News World Report s Best Colleges 2019 edition In addition several individual programs were highly ranked including business engineering education nursing occupational therapy psychology rehabilitation counseling social work speech language pathology accounting actuarial science biochemistry biology chemistry computer science economics English finance mathematics physics political science psychology sociology zology clinical psychology creative writing criminology environmental law international law litigation advocacy prelaw public administration public interest law taxation JD program was tied for number 40 nationally In terms U S News World Report s ranking system this means that University Of Dayton tied for fourth place among all Midwest Regional Universities behind only Notre Dame Marquette Xavier In this same edition University Of Dayton was also included Best Value Schools list which takes into account a school s academic quality net cost after need based aid scholarships or grants are awarded as well as average debt after graduation This marks ninth consecutive year that University Of has been designated Best Value School Forbes America s Top Colleges 2019 placed University Of 176th overall 497th private college 437th research university 97th Midwestern school When compared other institutions within state Ohio State placed first followed by Case Western Reserve Carnegie Mellon Cincinnati Miami Oberlin Kenyon Denison Hiram College Wittenberg Antioch College Earlham College Wilmington College Heidelberg Otterbein Muskingum Baldwin Wallace Tiffin Ursuline Mount St Joseph Wittenberg Wooster Capital Youngstown State Kent State Walsh Lake Erie Ursuline Bowling Green Ashland Tiffin Cleveland State Wright State Miami Hamilton Cedarville Central State Wilberforce Malone Bluffton Urbana Franklin Patterson Hillsdale Great Lakes Christian Union Olivet Nazarene Findlay Mount Vernon Nazarene Point Park Trevecca Nazarene Bluefield Salem International Wednesday October 17 2018 marked day that groundbreaking occurred for new School Business building On site where groundbreaking took place stood former Alumni Hall which served alumni office space prior being torn down make room construction crews As part project renovation existing Science Center will see expansion second floor relocated third floor With these changes comes addition 11 new labs four seminar rooms 30 offices Alongside increase classroom laboratory space capacity building accommodate 500 students daily Once completed fall 2020 business school join ranks having achieved LEED Gold status designation Leadership Energy Environmental Design process evaluates number factors order earn gold standard Such include sustainable sites water efficiency energy efficiency materials selection indoor air quality acoustics innovation design process connection occupants nature To date only 3 other buildings located main campus have received similar designation These Flyer Enterprises Dining Hall RecPlex Rike Hall oldest continuously operated shopping center country Second Street Market One component master plan calls strategic reinvestment surrounding area support growth revitalize south end In 2017 board trustees approved 20 million dollar investment fund be used jumpstart redevelopment projects That same year announced plans develop mixed use live work community adjacent campus known student housing neighborhood called Lowes District After much anticipation Lowes District finally open Fall semester 2019 What began small group houses quickly grew full scale residential community home upperclassmen graduate students faculty staff families Just steps away lively village style setting complete retail dining experiences unique living opportunities available those who call Lowes District home Designed promote health wellness active lifestyle district features green space running paths ample parking electric vehicle charging stations Whether catching game friends grabbing coffee study break taking yoga class just strolling around town no shortage ways take advantage everything Lowes District has offer Another recent addition part Campus Master Plan update River Corridor Phase II opened May 2018 Newest phase project involved construction 44000 square foot Welcome Center connected via pedestrian bridge across Great Miami River expanded outdoor seating areas landscaping along riverfront path Previously known Visitors Center relocation gave opportunity not provide better service guests but house entire Admissions team under one roof Since opening Welcome Center enabled admissions counselors welcome larger groups visitors giving them ability showcase beautiful campus potential students their families All while providing convenient location those looking information about attending University Of Dayton Now when prospective come tour they able explore view booklets displays pick brains staff get feel what life like As always goal remain provide excellent experience everyone touches helps shape future