University of Dayton Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
2%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Dayton has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
81.4%(6,633)
Hispanic
7.3%(593)
African American
5.2%(428)
Asian
1.7%(138)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.3%(273)
Unknown
0.9%(73)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment11,674
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

University of Dayton offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Dayton has a gender distribution of 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.4%(4,372)
Women
47.5%(4,044)
Other
1.1%(91)

Gender Statistics

Men4,372

37% of total enrollment

Women4,044

35% of total enrollment

Other91

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Dayton serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(46)
18-19
42.7%(3,597)
20-21
45.0%(3,783)
22-24
10.2%(856)
25+
1.6%(134)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.3%(74)
22-24
39.7%(1,295)
25+
58.0%(1,889)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Dayton attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 54% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
53.7%(1,070)
Out-of-State
44.6%(888)
International
1.7%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State1,070

54% of student body

Out-of-State888

45% of student body

International33

2% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age