The University of Louisville's published cost of attendance is $65,881, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $21,736, while middle-income families pay around $24,155, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,731.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $65,881 |
| Tuition and Fees | $49,140 |
| Room and Board | $16,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$36,348 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $29,533 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,736 |
| $30–48k | $21,595 |
| $48–75k | $24,155 |
| $75–110k | $26,871 |
| $110k+ | $33,731 |
The University of Louisville's published cost of attendance is $65,881, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $21,736, while middle-income families pay around $24,155, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,731. Azimuth ranks University of Dayton #1200 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public university in Kentucky, University of Dayton draws on a mix of federal, state, and institutional aid programs to help close the gap between sticker price and what students pay. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university participates in Kentucky's state grant programs alongside federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans. The net price illusion is worth keeping in mind: the published cost of attendance and the net price a given family pays can differ substantially depending on household income and the aid package offered. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $43,810; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $78,870, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the University of Dayton earn a median of $78,870 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 86.1st percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,504 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the University of Dayton in the 38.5th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks the University of Dayton #254 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 82.9th percentile overall.
The earnings pattern reflects the University of Dayton's concentration in Business fields, which represent 29% of graduates. Mechanical Engineering is the largest program, with 214 graduates earning a median of $88,339 — in line with the national benchmark for the field. The Finance and Financial Management Services program graduates 186 students with median earnings of $95,925, while Marketing delivers median earnings of $80,677 for its 168 graduates.
