University of Dayton Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of Dayton's overall acceptance rate has experienced a significant decline over the past few years, dropping from 81.1% in the application year 2020 to 61.8% in 2023. In 2023, they received 22,485 applications, admitting 13,903 students, compared to 18,864 applicants and 13,969 admits in 2022 with a higher acceptance rate of 74%. This trend indicates an increasing selectivity, further highlighted by an acceptance rate of 80.6% in 2021 and 72% in 2019, demonstrating a consistent downward trajectory over recent years. The university's data illustrates the growing competitiveness of its admissions process.