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

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
17%
600-699
55%
500-599
28%
700-800
35%
600-699
46%
500-599
19%
composite english math
30-36
46%
24-29
54%
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

1

teacher

9

students

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Very Selective

29%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,590
Declined 6,222
Total Received 8,812
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Private

2,293

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.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,293
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.

  • Metropolitan area: Columbus
  • Campus Size: hectares
  • Nearest airport: John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)

Denison University
100 West College Street
Granville
43023

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
99%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students through senior year required to live on campus
yes
Freshman guaranteed housing
yes
Coed housing
yes
Men only housing
yes
Women only housing
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Campus Facts

  • Student-run campus newspaper
  • Drama/Theater group
  • Student-run radio station
  • Choral groups
  • National fraternities on campus
  • National soroities on campus

Campus Security

  • 24 hour emergency telephone/alarm devices
  • 24 hour patrol by trained security personnel
  • Student patrols
  • Late-night transport/escort service
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
  • Other security measures
  • security lighting, escort

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
70%
Top 1/4
84%
Top 1/2
100%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
17%
600-699
55%
500-599
28%
700-800
35%
600-699
46%
500-599
19%
composite english math
30-36
46%
24-29
54%

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions yes
Application deadline January 15
Has early decision program yes

Very Selective

29%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,590
Declined 6,222
Total Received 8,812

Admissions Factors

Very Important

application essay
academic GPA
recommendation(s)
rigor of secondary school record

Important

extracurricular activities
interview
talent/ability

Considered

alumni/ae relation
level of applicant's interest
character/personal qualities
first generation
geographical residence
racial/ethnic status
class rank
state residency
standardized test scores
volunteer work
work experience

Not Considered

religious affiliation/commitment

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International Facts

Accepts International Baccalaureate no
Offers English as a second language no

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country running
Field hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball

Intramural Sports Men

Cheerleading, Racquetball, Squash, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Weight lifting

Intramural Sports Women

Cheerleading, Racquetball, Squash, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Weight lifting

Club Sports Men

Badminton, Fencing

Club Sports Women

Badminton, Crew, Fencing

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Athletic Conference

NCAA Division 3

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Studies
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Fine/Studio Arts, General
French Language and Literature
Geology/Earth Science, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Management Science
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General
Music, General
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Religion/Religious Studies
Rhetoric and Composition
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
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Programs Offered

  • Double major
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Off campus study
  • Study abroad
  • Part time undergraduate degrees
  • Army ROTC

2,293

total students

26%

in-state

74%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,293
students

Female
53%
1,210

Male
47%
1,083

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

2,263
students

Female
53%
1,193

Male
47%
1,070

2%

30
students

Female
57%
17

Male
43%
13

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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate 90%
Student 4 year graduation rate 81%
Student 5 year graduation rate 4%
Student 6 year graduation rate 0%

Student Break-down

14%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
61%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

20

Transfer students enrolled

1%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment yes
Winter transfer enrollment no
Spring transfer enrollment yes
Summer transfer enrollment no
Accepts CLEP subject tests no
Accepts CLEP general tests no
Accepts excelsior college examinations no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES no
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit no
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Not reported

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Counseling services

  • Group career
  • Individual career
  • Learning disability
  • Personal/Psychological

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni Network
  • Career Library
  • Career interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Job Fairs
  • Job Interviews
  • Job bank
  • On-campus employer recruitment
  • Other career services
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume referral

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Computer training or assistance
  • Health clinic
  • Library reserved study rooms
  • Women's center

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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