University of Dayton

What University of Dayton does

University of Dayton is a private Roman Catholic research university founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (Marianists) and headquartered on a 400-acre campus in Dayton, Ohio spanning over 5.4 million square feet of buildings. It is one of three Marianist universities in the United States and the largest private university in Ohio, offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, and nursing, with guaranteed experiential learning for all students. The university also operates wholly owned subsidiaries including the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), the Davis Center for Portfolio Management (the nation's largest student-run investment fund at $85.5M AUM), and a student-run Emergency Medical Services unit.

The institution's core technology and platform stack centers on academic delivery via the Canvas LMS (branded "Isidore") with embedded Warpwire video, the Handshake career-services platform connecting students/alumni to over 48,950 employers, and accessibility infrastructure (WCAG 2.1 Level AA, automated captioning). Research capabilities span NSF-funded projects in AI/cognitive-model-based educational games, biometric authentication security, semiconductor manufacturing, and an IBM partnership (announced January 2026) under which IBM is contributing over $10 million in semiconductor equipment to establish a nanofabrication facility on campus, targeted for early 2027 completion, focused on AI hardware, advanced packaging, and photonics.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: tuition and fees (primary), federal and state research grants (NSF, NIH, Choose Ohio First), corporate-funded research (IBM), alumni giving and philanthropic donations, and auxiliary/real-estate activities via the onMain joint venture with Premier Health. Customer segments are diversified across prospective/current students, alumni/donors, industry research partners (notably IBM), and federal grant-making agencies. Supporting services include peer tutoring, supplemental instruction, the Write Place, ACES neurodiverse-student coaching, and the Walk, Run, Fly, Soar entrepreneurship pathway, all anchored by a holistic-advisor "Flight Crew" model.

Name

University of Dayton

Legal name

University of Dayton

Website

https://udayton.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The University of Dayton is a private Catholic, Marianist research university in Dayton, Ohio — the largest private university in Ohio — serving undergraduate and graduate students via guaranteed experiential learning, NCAA Division I athletics, applied semiconductor and AI research with IBM, and the nation's largest student-run investment fund ($85.5M).

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM), Specialized Homework Support & Academic Coaching (Remediation-Focused) (EDAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• University research services
• Catholic education institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, fees, and related educational services
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Federal and state research funding including NSF grants for math education, semiconductor research, and other academic projects
3. IBM Research Collaboration: IBM contributing over $10M in semiconductor equipment for joint nanofabrication facility research
4. Alumni Giving and Donations: Philanthropic contributions from alumni, corporations, and foundations supporting university programs and scholarships

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Dayton delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, nursing, and education at its Dayton, Ohio campus, anchored by a guaranteed experiential learning framework. The institution operates academic support services (peer tutoring, supplemental instruction, Write Place, ACES coaching) and career development through the Handshake platform. Sponsored research includes NSF-funded projects in math education, computer science, and semiconductor manufacturing, plus a joint R&D collaboration with IBM on next-generation semiconductor technologies via a campus nanofabrication facility.

Product overview

The University of Dayton operates as a comprehensive digital platform and service institution offering educational programs, student support services, and career development resources. The university's core digital presence (udayton.edu) serves as the unified gateway for academic information, admissions, and campus services. Key student programs include the Walk, Run, Fly, Soar entrepreneurship pathway, the Davis Center for Portfolio Management (nation's largest student-run fund at $85.5M), and student-run EMS. Technology platforms include Canvas LMS (Isidore) for course management and Handshake for career services connecting 48,950+ employers. Academic support services encompass peer tutoring, supplemental instruction, Write Place writing support, and the ACES neurodiverse student coaching program. The institution also conducts advanced research in semiconductors and AI, with recent NSF-funded projects and IBM collaboration on next-generation semiconductor technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Davis Center for Portfolio Management: Home to the nation's largest student-run investment fund with $85.5 million under management
• CareSource Invitational
• UD Sinclair Academy
• onMain

Products and services

• University of Dayton Website and Online Services The university's primary digital platform providing information about academic programs, admissions, student services, research, campus life, and administrative services to prospective and current students, families, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Walk, Run, Fly, Soar Entrepreneurship Program A structured entrepreneurship program guiding students from foundational skills to launching full-time startups, with mentorship, funding opportunities, and experiential learning components; ranked No. 1 in Ohio by the Princeton Review for 20 consecutive years.
• Davis Center for Portfolio Management Student-run investment fund management program, home to the nation's largest student-run investment fund with $85.5 million under management, producing over 750 alumni professionals at major financial firms.
• Student-Run Emergency Medical Services (UD EMS) Award-winning student volunteer EMS program providing around-the-clock pre-hospital care and transportation on campus; members are nationally registered and state certified EMTs; recognized with EMS Ready Campus Silver Level and HEARTSafe Campus recertification.
• Handshake Career Services Platform Online career services platform connecting students, alumni, and employers with job postings, interview schedules, career event registration, and employer information sessions through the Handshake network of 48,950+ employers.
• Canvas Learning Management System (Isidore) Official course management system (LMS) for delivering course content, assignments, grades, and integrating educational tools including Warpwire video hosting; the university's branded instance is named Isidore.
• Supplemental Instruction Program Peer-facilitated learning support where SI leaders attend classes and lead twice-weekly review sessions for historically challenging courses across arts, sciences, business, engineering, and nursing.
• Write Place Free writing support service offering one-on-one consultations for any writing assignment at any stage, including brainstorming, thesis development, draft review, and proofreading assistance.
• Peer Tutoring Free one-on-one tutoring by certified peer tutors (CRLA-certified) for selected courses across arts and sciences, business, engineering, and nursing, available in-person or via Zoom.
• ACES Program (Academic Coaching Extended Services) Neurodiverse student support program offering weekly/bi-weekly academic coaching sessions plus monthly social programming for developing time management, studying, note-taking, and testing skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students from UD Sinclair Academy - 80% stay in Dayton region after graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• CareSourcecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2026CareSource hosts the CareSource Invitational outdoor college basketball doubleheader featuring Dayton vs. Xavier and Cincinnati vs. Ohio State to raise awareness and funds for adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention programs. CareSource has been cornerstone sponsor for 4 consecutive years of charity basketball games benefiting Jay's Light foundation, having raised over $500,000 to date.
• Lindner Family Tennis CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026The Lindner Family Tennis Center, which completed a $260 million campus transformation in August 2025, hosts the inaugural CareSource Invitational outdoor college basketball doubleheader. The venue is the new home for this mental health awareness event.
• Notre Dame Fighting Irish BasketballminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 May 2026University of Dayton Flyers play annual charity exhibition basketball game against Notre Dame at UD Arena. The game benefits Jay's Light mental health foundation created by Dayton head coach Anthony Grant and his wife Chris. This marks the fourth consecutive year of such exhibition games.
• IBMflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026IBM and University of Dayton announced a joint research and development agreement for next-generation semiconductor technologies including AI hardware, advanced packaging, and photonics. IBM will contribute over $10M in semiconductor equipment to establish a nanofabrication facility on the university campus, scheduled for completion in early 2027. The collaboration aims to advance semiconductor innovation while developing a skilled workforce for the U.S. semiconductor industry.
• Sinclair Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUD Sinclair Academy partnership marks 10th anniversary with over 250 students having earned UD degrees through the program, with nearly 80% staying in the Dayton region after graduation.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wright State University: Public research university located in Dayton, Ohio, directly comparable by geography and research-university mission. Both compete for the same Dayton-area student pool, faculty talent, and corporate research partnerships (e.g., with Wright-Patterson AFB ecosystem).
• Marquette University: Mid-sized Catholic private research university in Milwaukee of similar enrollment scale and academic mix. Closely comparable on Jesuit/Marianist values-based education, NCAA Division I athletics brand, and STEM/research breadth.
• DePaul University: Large Catholic private university with similar mission and student support infrastructure. Comparable on faith-based identity, urban-adjacent setting, career services scale, and emphasis on experiential learning.
• St. Mary's University (Texas): One of only three Marianist universities in the U.S. alongside UD and Chaminade, sharing the same sponsoring religious order. The most direct peer on founding mission, values-based pedagogy, and institutional identity, though smaller in scale.
• Chaminade University of Honolulu: The third Marianist university in the U.S., sharing UD's religious sponsorship and pedagogical tradition. Provides a direct comparable on mission, values, and Catholic higher-education positioning, though operating in a different regional market.

Regional players

• University of Cincinnati: Larger Ohio public research university operating in the same regional talent and employer market. Comparable in engineering research intensity, co-op/experiential learning model, and urban Ohio positioning.
• Xavier University: Catholic private university in Cincinnati with comparable size, mission, and student profile. Overlaps with UD on Catholic identity, undergraduate teaching focus, and Cincinnati-Dayton regional recruitment.
• Miami University (Ohio): Ohio public research university competing for the same Midwest residential undergraduate market. Comparable on residential campus model, NCAA Division I athletics, and STEM program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Villanova University: Larger Catholic private research university with comparable undergraduate teaching focus and strong athletics brand. Comparable on faith-based identity, residential campus model, and engineering/business program strength.
• University of Notre Dame: Premier Catholic research university and the highest-profile peer in the same faith-based institutional segment. Comparable on Catholic identity, research funding scale, and NCAA Division I athletics profile (including direct athletic matchups such as the UD-Notre Dame exhibition series).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/univofdayton
• YouTubeyoutube.com/UniversityOfDayton
• Facebookfacebook.com/30635010777
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-dayton
• Instagraminstagram.com/universityofdayton

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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