Diverse Student Populations
The family spirit is a hallmark of the University of Dayton, which was founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists). From their founder, William Joseph Chaminade, Marianists inherited a vision of the equality of human beings.
That sense of equality is also at the root of our philosophy of education. With more than 70 academic programs, UD welcomes students with widely diverse interests from a variety of backgrounds. Our students are from most states and many foreign countries, and UD is committed to helping diverse student populations attain a positive educational experience as members of our inclusive, nurturing community.
The office serves as a campus resource on multicultural issues and involves students, faculty and administrators in retaining this population. The office also facilitates a variety of campus-wide cultural celebrations, including activities during Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit the Office of Diverse Student Populations web site >>
Merit-based scholarships at the University of Dayton are designed to recognize academic excellence. Recipients are selected on the basis of their high school academic performance, and ACT or SAT scores. View our scholarship chart to learn more.
That sense of equality is also at the root of our philosophy of education. With more than 70 academic programs, UD welcomes students with widely diverse interests from a variety of backgrounds. Our students are from most states and many foreign countries, and UD is committed to helping diverse student populations attain a positive educational experience as members of our inclusive, nurturing community.
Programs and Activities
Our residential campus supports numerous opportunities for extracurricular involvement. Approximately 180 organizations are active on campus. These groups are academic, athletic, cultural, service and social in nature. In addition to these general clubs, there are several historically black organizations, as well as Latino and international clubs and organizations on campus.Office of Diverse Student Populations
The Office of Diverse Student Populations assists the University in meeting the cultural needs of students and helps promote cultural diversity throughout the campus community. The staff works with students and other departments to provide cultural and social programming. Staff members also work directly with academic deans, faculty and staff to support the academic success of diverse student populations.The office serves as a campus resource on multicultural issues and involves students, faculty and administrators in retaining this population. The office also facilitates a variety of campus-wide cultural celebrations, including activities during Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit the Office of Diverse Student Populations web site >>
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid works diligently to provide financial assistance for students who demonstrate monetary need in pursuing their college degree. We take great pride in the fact that each financial aid award accommodates the individual needs of each family. More than 97 percent of all students receive some form of financial aid at the University of Dayton, with the average award greater than $14,000.Merit-based scholarships at the University of Dayton are designed to recognize academic excellence. Recipients are selected on the basis of their high school academic performance, and ACT or SAT scores. View our scholarship chart to learn more.
