University of Dayton: what international applicants need

What are University of Dayton's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Dayton has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Dayton's acceptance rate?

65.4% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Dayton admitted 14,386 of its 21,981 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Dayton require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of Dayton is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of Dayton?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 600–690 in Math and 600–690 in Reading and Writing (9% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 25–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Dayton's application fee for international students?

University of Dayton's application fee is $50 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.

Does University of Dayton accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. University of Dayton doesn't accept the Common App fee waiver.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does University of Dayton accept?

University of Dayton doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of Dayton require?

University of Dayton doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Dayton require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. University of Dayton requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does University of Dayton have?

226 of University of Dayton's 7,740 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Dayton cost for international students?

University of Dayton's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $49,140, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $16,800. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,965 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does University of Dayton give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2023-24, University of Dayton gave institutional scholarships or grants to 63 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2023-24