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ACCEPTANCE RATE

72.03%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$22,456

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Theology Degree

The theology program at University of Dayton prepares students for careers in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or theological research. The program focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Program courses include: systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer theology degrees.

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University of Dayton

2741 C Lyons Road, Miamisburg, OH

University of Dayton is a nonprofit private institution that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dayton, Ohio, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at UD yearly.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

  • Education
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to University of Dayton. Scores between 24 to 29 on the ACT or 1060 to 1260 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for admission. University of Dayton accepts approximately 80% of applicants. Of those accepted, around 22% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at udayton.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $35,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $6,800. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for University of Dayton is the "Flyers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.udayton.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Theology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Dayton has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Master's Degree8
Doctorate Degree1

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian2
Hispanic1
White6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Theology program at University of Dayton, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students University of Dayton accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, University of Dayton may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Dayton is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
  • Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
  • Track and Field (Atlantic 10 Conference)
  • Football (Pioneer Football League)
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball