High School Counselors
Helping Students Navigate College Admission
You have an important job in helping students navigate the college admission process, and we want to support your counseling efforts. Here, we provide more information about UD so you can help your students apply with confidence. Please contact us if you have questions or need additional information.
Top 50
"Colleges that Create Futures"
"Best Value"
recognition by U.S. News and World Report
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89%
first-year student retention
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81%
graduation rate compared to national average of 68% for private universities and 63% for public universities
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98%
success rate within six months of graduation
See Where They'll Soar
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes are among the most important factors in how we measure our success. And we know your students and their families want to see a positive impact from their educational investment. How will the Class of 2024 carry on UD’s legacy of student success? Watch the video to see where they’ll soar after graduation.
Explore Student Outcomes View the Latest Flyer First Destination Survey Results
We’ve started receiving FAFSA data from the U.S. Department of Education and are processing the information as quickly as possible to prepare financial aid offers. Students who have filed the FAFSA can watch for an email confirming that we’ve received and are processing their FAFSA beginning this week.
We’ll begin sending personalized financial aid offers to admitted students this month, and continue into May. Students will receive an email when their financial aid offer is available in their Admission Account, and the printed offer will follow in the mail.
At UD, our commitment to inclusive excellence is rooted in our Catholic and Marianist mission, which calls on us to celebrate the innate dignity of every person. While we’ve made significant advances in diversity, equity and inclusion, we recognize the need for continued progress — and we’re committed to helping all students succeed as we work together toward greater excellence.
In our recent financial aid survey, one of the most popular topics students asked to learn more about is how credits from previous coursework and exams transfer to the University of Dayton. We make it simple to transfer credit in a variety of ways — whether the credit is earned through exams (including AP, CLEP or IB), College Credit Plus (CCP) or a high school dual enrollment program.
We encourage students to use our free Transferology tool to instantly see how credits will transfer to UD. They may also refer to the tables on our Credit by Exam webpage, or request a preliminary credit evaluation.
Do you have students looking for enriching summer experiences? There’s still time to register for our upcoming summer camps.
The following opportunities are open to rising high school juniors and seniors (classes of 2025 and 2026):
We'll begin sending financial aid offers to admitted students this month, and continue into May. The deadline to confirm enrollment is May 15.
Confirmed students can begin completing next steps, including:
- Activating their UD Porches account.
- Completing the Housing and Meal Plan Contract.
- Registering for New Student Orientation.
- and more!
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95%
of incoming Fall 2023 students earned grades of C or better in their first semester
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13
member committee leading success and outreach for first-generation college students
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84%
of UD students begin to repay their student loans within three years of leaving school, compared to 47% nationally
Guiding the Way
Meet our Counselor Advisory Board
The Board consists of high school counselors, independent educational consultants, and college access organization representatives committed to collaborating with the Office of Recruitment and Admission, with the ultimate goal of ensuring student success and retention at the University.
Featured Video
College is More than Classes
For psychology major Anna Kopsick ’24, college is more than classes at UD. Real-world learning opportunities and holistic support have enhanced her education and allowed her to discover who she’s called to be.
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