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#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

Denison University

Granville, Ohio

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Overview

Enrollment

2,416
Denison University overview
Location Granville, Ohio
Online denison.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Denison University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Denison University, located in the quaint town of Granville, Ohio, is a private liberal arts college approximately 30 miles east of Columbus. Founded in 1831, the institution offers a scenic campus characterized by its historical and contemporary architecture, nestled within a hill overlooking the town. The college promotes a rigorous academic environment with a diverse range of majors, with particularly strong programs in communications and economics. Denison maintains a selective admissions process, providing residential experiences as it requires students to live on campus for the entirety of their undergraduate tenure, contributing to a close-knit and engaged academic community. While not primarily known for its athletics, Denison supports a variety of NCAA Division III sports teams, known as the Big Red, with a notable presence in swimming and diving.

In the most recent statistical year 12,220 prospective students applied, and 2,684 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 683 enrolled in the school.  2,400 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 16 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $60,000 plus fees of $0. Denison is ranked 98 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

9/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Denison is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1270/1460
ACT 29/32
Estimated GPA 3.76

Applications Accepted

22% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$60,000
Costs for Denison University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $14,400
Budget for Other Expenses$1,500
Total One Year Cost$76,900

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

79% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Denison University students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 28%
Biology 10%
English and Literature 9%
Psychology 9%
Communication 7%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024