Another Banner Year: With Record Applications University of Dayton Starts Wait List.

With a second straight year of record applications, the University of Dayton has started a wait list for admissions for its fall 2009 class and, even with the economic downturn, sees good indications the fall class will be strong (see also University of Dayton).

As of mid-February, applications to the University had already topped last year's record total of 11,610. Nearly all acceptance letters have been sent out for fall 2009, according to Rob Durkle, assistant vice president and dean of admission. Durkle said the University is "cautiously optimistic," about emerging…