University of Dayton Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of Dayton's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 57.63%, with 18,864 applicants and 10,867 admitted. This represents a notable decline from 74.09% in 2022, where 18,864 applicants saw 13,983 admissions, and a decrease from 72.06% in 2021 with 17,462 applicants accepted at a rate of 72.06%. The acceptance rate has shown volatility, dropping from 71.88% in 2020 to just over 57%, indicating increasing selectivity in recent years. Additionally, the acceptance rate for 2018 was slightly lower at 57.52%, suggesting fluctuating trends around this rate in the years surrounding it.