University of Dayton (Shorelight - University Admission)

The University of Dayton is a Catholic comprehensive private university founded in 1850 and the second-largest private university in Ohio. Its colleges of arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, law, and more offer around 80 bachelor's degree programs and around 20 master's degree programs, and it was the first university in the United States to offer a major in Human Rights Studies. The University of Dayton has been ranked No. 1 among Catholic universities in the U.S. for engineering research funding, receiving more than $1.17 million in research support. It also continually develops partnerships with forward-looking companies, and with GE Aviation and Emerson research facilities located next to the campus, it offers opportunities to take part in research alongside experts. It has also been selected as one of the top 50 universities in the U.S. for gaining a variety of careers and experiences alongside academics. With a little over 8,000 undergraduates in total, the University of Dayton is a mid-sized private university where only about 5% of all classes have more than 50 students, and most classes are held in small sizes. Small classes expand interaction between students and faculty. Although the school is not as large as a big university, its facilities, including dormitories, are efficiently arranged and well equipped. According to a Princeton Review survey, about 90% of students responded that they are satisfied and happy with campus life. [University of Dayton (No. 136 nationally) / Shorelight] . Strength in engineering: Especially strong master's programs, ranked No. 52 in engineering in the U.S. . High employment rate of 98%: Graduates are employed at a variety of global companies including Boeing, Ford, Deloitte, PWC, Salesforce, Honda, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, P&G, Goldman Sachs, and Intel . Growing city: Health Science and IT industries are growing, and the city was ranked No. 17 as a 'city favorable for STEM jobs' . Reasonable cost of study abroad: Although it is a private university, studying abroad is economically feasible thanks to scholarships for international students and a low cost of living . Undergraduate scholarship benefits: Up to $30,000 per year, a total of $120,000 scholarship opportunity over 4 years. Study abroad possible for around $40,000 per year (including tuition/dormitory/meals/insurance) . Low English requirements: Direct undergraduate admission possible with IELTS 6.0 or higher, a relatively low English requirement . Admission possible with CSAT (Suneung) scores alone . Affordable master's programs: Depending on the major, the expected tuition through graduation is around $30,000 (total expected cost may vary by major) . Recommended master's majors: Various engineering fields and a STEM MBA program are offered . Lower living costs: More than 80% of students live in dormitories

ELS/Fredericksburg is located in the small historic town of Fredericksburg, Virginia - only one hour by car from both the national capital, Washington, DC, and from the state capital, Richmond. The ELS center is connected by a pedestrian bridge to the campus of the University of Mary Washington, ranked by Forbes.com as the South’s eighth best public college in its annual listing of "America’s Best Colleges."