Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics or other appropriate program of study. Applicants with a different undergraduate degree may be required to complete prerequisites. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Some programs require higher GPAs for admission. In some cases, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional basis.

All students are encouraged to submit proof of English proficiency for Admission into the University of Dayton. Proof of English proficiency can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based (IB) test is required for full admission.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum band score of 6.5 is required for full admission.
• International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP). A minimum overall score of 4.5 is required for full admission.
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE). A minimum score of 60 is required for full admission.
• Duolingo English Test (DET): A minimum score of 105 is required for full admission.
• Some graduate programs may require a higher proficiency score for full admission.