Denison University

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Granville, OH
3.7 3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,394

Location Granville, Ohio
Website denison.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Best Colleges Rank

#95

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Denison University is a private liberal arts institution situated on a hilltop campus in Granville, Ohio, located 27 miles east of Columbus. Founded in 1831, the college occupies 931 acres featuring distinctive red brick Georgian-style architecture and expansive views of the Welsh Hills. The institution maintains a strong focus on undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, with notable programs in economics, biology, communication, and fine arts. The campus is primarily residential, with most students living in traditional dormitories or apartment-style housing arranged around academic quadrangles. Denison competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Big Red, participating in the North Coast Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

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

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Denison University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1320/1490
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 30/33

Acceptance Rate

17.4%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 23.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,000

Costs for Denison University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,000
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$16,400
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,500
Total One Year Cost		$86,900

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Student 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 majors at Denison University are Social Sciences, Biology, and English and Literature. 28% of students major in Social Sciences, 10% in Biology, and 9% in English and Literature.