University of Dayton Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
2%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Dayton has a diverse student body with 19% 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
80.8%(6,706)
Hispanic
7.3%(609)
African American
5.3%(444)
Asian
1.8%(146)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.3%(278)
Unknown
1.2%(102)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment12,470
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
51.9%(4,472)
Women
47.9%(4,127)
Other
0.2%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men4,472

36% of total enrollment

Women4,127

33% of total enrollment

Other17.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Dayton serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(68)
18-19
42.1%(3,441)
20-21
45.3%(3,701)
22-24
10.3%(841)
25+
1.5%(125)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.3%(74)
22-24
42.4%(1,357)
25+
55.3%(1,769)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

31%

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 57% in-state residents, 42% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.5%(1,070)
Out-of-State
41.7%(790)
International
1.7%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State1,070

57% of student body

Out-of-State790

42% of student body

International33

2% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age