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Overview

Denison
Location Granville, OH
Setting Rural Fringe
Enrollment 2,416
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #98
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website denison.edu
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Costs

Denison
Tuition (In State) $60,000
Tuition (Out of State) $60,000
Room & Board $14,400
Avg Net Price $38,267
Avg Grant Aid $36,497
% Receiving Grant Aid 97%

Admission

Denison
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 12,220
Admitted 2,684
Acceptance Rate 22%
Enrolled % 25.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.76
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 29/32
SAT Range 1270/1460
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Denison
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (28%)
  • Biology (10%)
  • English and Literature (9%)
  • Psychology (9%)
  • Communication (7%)

Outcomes

Denison
Graduation Rate 79%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $56,100
Making Student Loan Payments 83%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,000
Median Loan Payment $268

Diversity

Denison
% Men 48%
% Women 52%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 66%
% Black 7%
% Hispanic 10%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Denison
% In-State 21%
% Out-of-State 65%

Campus

Denison
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/