University of DaytonDayton, USA

The University of Dayton is situated in Ohio and is a Roman Catholic, Marianist research institution. It serves the motto of "For God and Country" and is currently one of the three Marianist universities in the USA. The Society of Mary founded it in 1850. The institution ranked at 401-450 in the QS World University Rankings, 2022, and between 601-800 for THE Ranking, 2019. It stands at #231 in US College Rankings 2022. 

It is accredited by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Presently, the University of Dayton is home to 12,028 undergraduate, graduate, and law students, with over 125,000 alumni spread across the globe. There are 741 full-time research staff members working in the institution. The university has a total of 4 campuses located in Dayton, Ohio. This institution is known for its state-of-the-art laboratories and historic halls with rustic architecture. Students can actively utilize the benefits of Emerson Helix Innovation Center, Hanley Sustainability Institute, Motoman Robotics Laboratory, Ladar and Optical Communications Institute, Nano-fab Laboratory, etc. 

The University of Dayton offers more than 80 undergraduate and 50 graduate and doctoral programs. Students can study in various disciplines like Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Health Sciences, Engineering, and Law. Additionally, there are 100 minors and 50 certificate programs registered. The institution’s acceptance and early acceptance rates are 81% and 89.9%, respectively. 

Some notable UD alumni have shined in various streams like politics, sports, entertainment, etc. Jon Husted graduated from a Bachelor of Science course in 1989 and has served as Ohio's Speaker of the House. Since 2019, he has been the 66th lieutenant governor of Ohio. Chuck Noll, a well-renowned football coach, graduated from the university in 1953 and has been a crucial player for the Cleveland Browns for seven seasons. Dan Patrick studied broadcast journalism and worked for organizations like CNN and ESPN before launching the 'Dan Patrick Show.'

The University of Dayton has a dedicated Career Services Center to help students navigate their future employment opportunities. Multiple career events like Workshops, Education Interview Days, and Career and Internship Fairs are regularly organized. The institution has developed robust connections with industry leaders like Pricewaterhouse Coopers, United States Air Force, Reynolds and Reynolds, Parker Hannifin, etc. During the placement season, the university also organizes employer introduction events like Information Sessions and Professional Development Seminars to help students understand the myriad of opportunities available.