Tuition fees, net price and ROI
University of Dayton Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for University of Dayton covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$47,600
Out-of-state tuition
$47,600
Average net price
$31,236
Last updated July 28, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
University of Dayton Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$64,310
4-year attendance
$257,240
4-year tuition
$190,400
4-year net price
$124,944
University of Dayton Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $25,086 | $39,224 | $2,091/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,118 | $39,192 | $2,093/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,840 | $37,470 | $2,237/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,080 | $33,230 | $2,590/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $34,678 | $29,632 | $2,890/mo |
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Major-level ROI
University of Dayton Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $68,637 | ~41 months |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $65,339 | ~43 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $62,126 | ~45 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,463 | ~50 months |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $54,158 | ~52 months |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $52,813 | ~53 months |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $47,984 | ~58 months |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $47,795 | ~58 months |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $39,856 | ~70 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $34,569 | ~81 months |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $25,442 | ~110 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $23,411 | ~119 months |
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University of Dayton ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
University of Dayton Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
15.52%
Federal loan rate
42.32%
Median completer debt
$23,250
Median monthly payment
$246