High School Counselors
Helping Students Navigate College Admission
You have an important job in helping students navigate the college admission process, and we want to support your counseling efforts. Here, we provide more information about UD so you can help your students apply with confidence. Please contact us if you have questions or need additional information.
Top 50
"Colleges that Create Futures"
"Best Value"
recognition by U.S. News and World Report
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89%
first-year student retention
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82%
graduation rate compared to national average of 68% for private universities and 63% for public universities
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98%
success rate within six months of graduation
High School Counselor Events
During these special breakfast events, University of Dayton recruitment and admission staff will share more about our unique community, experiential learning opportunities and transparent tuition plan — and how we prepare students for success. We also want to hear about your high school seniors’ college selection experiences and learn how we can better support them through the admission process.
Burntwood Tavern - Brecksville
8188 Brecksville Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141
8:30 - 10 a.m. EDT
Register Today
Burntwood Tavern - Belden Village
4320 Everhard Rd NW
Canton, OH 44718
8:30 - 10 a.m. EDT
Register Today
University of Dayton
UD Arena Boesch Lounge
1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417
8:30 - 10 a.m. EDT
Register Today
MadTree Brewing - Oakley Taproom
3301 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
8:30 - 10 a.m. EDT
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Hilton Garden Inn Mall at St. Matthews
400 Sherburn Ln.
Louisville, KY 40207
8:30 - 10 a.m. EDT
Register Today
October 3, 2024
Hangar Two by Tangled Roots Brewing Company
1100 N Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025
11 a.m - 12:30 p.m. CST
October 4, 2024
Harvest Room
7164 W 127th St.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
8 - 9:45 a.m. CST
October 7, 2024
Tía
3009 Ave. Alejandrino
Guaynabo, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00969
9 - 10:30 a.m. AT
Register Today
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From the President
UD adapting to challenges and change in higher education
In a recent Dayton Daily News op-ed, UD President Eric F. Spina explained how UD is responding to the range of challenges facing American higher education.
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95%
of incoming Fall 2023 students earned grades of C or better in their first semester
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13
member committee leading success and outreach for first-generation college students
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84%
of UD students begin to repay their student loans within three years of leaving school, compared to 47% nationally
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Guiding the Way
Meet our Counselor Advisory Board
The Board consists of high school counselors, independent educational consultants, and college access organization representatives committed to collaborating with the Office of Recruitment and Admission, with the ultimate goal of ensuring student success and retention at the University.