The University of Dayton is a private, Catholic research university in Dayton, Ohio. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, it is one of three Marianist universities in the nation and the second-largest private university in Ohio. The university's campus is in the city's southern portion and spans 388 acres on both sides of the Great Miami River. The campus is noted for the Immaculate Conception Chapel and the University of Dayton Arena. In the fall of 2018, the university enrolled 11,306 students from a variety of religious, ethnic, and geographic backgrounds, drawn from 41 states and 38 countries. It offers more than 80 academic programs in arts and sciences, business administration, education and health sciences, engineering and law. In 2009, UD offered what it believes to be one of the first undergraduate degree programs in human rights. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
| Motto | Pro Deo et Patria (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | For God and Country |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | 1850 |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic, (Marianist) |
| Academic affiliations | ACCU, NAICU, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $609.7 million (2020) |
| President | Eric Spina |
| Provost | Paul H. Benson |
| Academic staff | 1,035 |
| Undergraduates | 8,516 |
| Postgraduates | 2,384 |
| Campus | Urban, 388 acres (1.5 km²) |
| Colors | Red and blue |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – A-10, Pioneer Football League, MAAC (Women's golf) |
| Sports | 16 varsity teams |
| Mascot | Rudy Flyer |
About University of Dayton
Private Roman Catholic national research university founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists). The campus is notable for the Immaculate Conception Chapel and the University of Dayton Arena.
Achievement of University of Dayton
The school was the first in the United States to offer an undergraduate degree in human rights.
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Latest information about University of Dayton updated on July 28 2021.
