Denison University

Granville, OH
Denison University

Granville, OH

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Tuition & Fees

$56,680

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
690
25th
600
75th
740
25th
620
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75th
34
25th
28
75th
30
25th
26
75th
32
25th
28
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

28%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,558
Declined 6,521
Total Received 9,079
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Private

2,432

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Denison University, founded in 1831, is a private liberal arts university. Its 930-acre campus is located in Granville, OH, 28 miles east of Columbus.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,432
Established in 1831
Coeducational Coeducational

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931-acre campus in Granville (population: 5,773); 25 miles from Columbus. Air and bus serve Columbus; smaller airport serves Newark (four miles). School operates transportation to Columbus airport as well as shopping and entertainment in Columbus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Denison University
100 West College Street
Granville, OH
43023

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
99%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
64%
Top 1/4
85%
Top 1/2
100%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
690
25th
600
75th
740
25th
620
composite english math
75th
34
25th
28
75th
30
25th
26
75th
32
25th
28

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Very Selective

28%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,558
Declined 6,521
Total Received 9,079

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

70%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

96%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$32,432

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $55,420
Room $7,600
Board $6,470
Additional fees $1,260
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $71,750
Average Financial Aid - $32,432
Total with Avg. Aid $39,318

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,777,127
State $281,546
Institutional $42,149,596
Other external $620,707
Total $45,828,976

Non-need-based

Federal $244,983
State $2,611
Institutional $24,411,369
Other external $254,281
Total $24,913,244

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 740 587-6279
F: 740 587-5706
finaid@denison.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined
Baseball
Basketball
Fencing
Field hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, crew, cricket, equestrian sports, fencing, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, paintball, rock climbing, rugby, running, sailing, skiing, soccer, squash, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, cheerleading, clay target, crew, cricket, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, Frisbee golf, gymnastics, martial arts, paintball, rock climbing, rugby, running, sailing, skiing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, indoor soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
North Coast Athletic Conference (Division III)

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
African-American/Black Studies.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Chemistry, General.
Computer Science.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
East Asian Studies.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Education, General.
English Language and Literature, General.
Environmental Studies.
Film/Cinema/Media Studies.
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
French Language and Literature.
Gay/Lesbian Studies.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
German Language and Literature.
History, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
International Relations and Affairs.
Latin Language and Literature.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
Management Science.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Mathematics, General.
Music, General.
Philosophy.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Pre-Law Studies.
Psychology, General.
Religion/Religious Studies.
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology and Anthropology.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Sports Studies.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Women's Studies.
Writing, General.

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Communication
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,432

total students

23%

in-state

77%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,432
students

Female
53%
1,293

Male
47%
1,139

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

2,379
students

Female
53%
1,271

Male
47%
1,108

2%

53
students

Female
42%
22

Male
58%
31

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Student Break-down

13%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
61%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

7%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 15

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

63

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 37
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Pakistan
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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