University of Dayton
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The University of Dayton (UD) 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 United States and the second-largest private university in Ohio. Its campus is located in southern Dayton and spans 388 acres on both sides of the Great Miami River.[6] The campus is noted for the Immaculate Conception Chapel and the University of Dayton Arena.
Former name | St. Mary's School for Boys St. Mary's Institute St. Mary's College (1878–1920)[1] |
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Motto | Pro Deo et Patria (Latin) |
Motto in English | For God and Country |
Type | Private research university |
Established | 1850; 174 years ago (1850) |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Marianist) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU NAICU Space-grant |
Endowment | $770 million (2022)[2] |
President | Eric Spina |
Provost | Darlene Weaver [3] |
Academic staff | 1,384[4] |
Undergraduates | 8,322[4] |
Postgraduates | 3,025[4] |
Location | , , United States 39.740415°N 84.179213°W / 39.740415; -84.179213 |
Campus | Urban, 388 acres (1.5 km²) |
Colors | Red and blue[5] |
Nickname | Flyers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – A-10 Pioneer Football League MAAC (Women's golf) |
Mascot | Rudy Flyer |
Website | udayton |
In the fall of 2020, the university enrolled 11,347 full-time students from a variety of religious, ethnic and geographic backgrounds. It offers more than 80 academic programs in the arts, sciences, business, education, health sciences, engineering, and law. In 2009, UD offered what it believes to be one of the first undergraduate degree programs in human rights.[6] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[7]