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Colleges in Dayton, OH

Dayton is home to 2 colleges with about 21,397 students on campus. The largest is Sinclair Community College, the most selective University of Dayton (admits 65%). 7 more colleges are within 15 miles.

U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDS
Colleges
2
degree-granting, in Dayton
Students on campus
21,397
fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Sinclair Community College
10,933 on campus
Most selective
University of Dayton
admits 65% of applicants
Lowest net price
Sinclair Community College
$5,992 a year after aid
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All 2 colleges in Dayton

Sinclair Community CollegeUniversity of Dayton
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus

Also in Dayton: Ohio Medical Career College (career schools).

Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).

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Other colleges near Dayton

17 more colleges are within 30 miles of Dayton.

United Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Trotwood4.6 mi336 students
Ohio Institute of Allied HealthCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Huber Heights5.2 mi39 students
Kettering CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Kettering6.2 mi722 students
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & ManagementUniversity or college · Public · Bath6.2 mi616 students
Wright State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Fairborn7.2 mi8,941 studentsThe Modern College of DesignUniversity or college · For-profit · Kettering7.9 mi133 students
Fortis College-CentervilleCareer school · For-profit · Centerville10.1 mi460 students
Antioch UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Yellow Springs15.5 mi115 studentsAntioch CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Yellow Springs16.6 mi127 students
Payne Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Xenia17.4 mi57 students

7 more within 30 miles.

Straight-line distance from the center of Dayton. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.

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