What division is Dayton?

Dayton competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Pioneer.

What GPA do you need for Dayton?

The average GPA at Dayton is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

Dayton has an enrollment of approximately 7,682 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Dayton?

Dayton has an acceptance rate of 65%.

How do I get recruited to play at Dayton?

To get recruited at Dayton, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Dayton's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Dayton

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

7,682

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

65%

Acceptance

80%

Graduation

89%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Dayton is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Pioneer, located in Dayton, OH. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Dayton, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

80%

Acceptance

65%

Student:Faculty

14:1

Avg SAT

1,313

Retention

89%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$62,477

Coaching Staff40 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Dayton Athletics

Dayton is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Dayton, OH, competing in the Pioneer. With an enrollment of 7,682 students, Dayton offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Dayton with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Dayton is 3.5. The school maintains a 80% graduation rate.

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