Denison Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 17.39%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1410. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $67,000
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Denison:
- Total Enrollment: 2,394
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.7% men, 52.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 79%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 17%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 89%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 51 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Denison Overview
Denison University (Denison) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Granville, OH. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Denison's tuition & fees is $67,000 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $39,519.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,394 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Denison's acceptance rate is 17.39% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.78%. The median SAT score is 1410 and the ACT score is 31.
Denison ranked 60th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 20th in Ohio Colleges rankings. Denison University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Denison University is $67,000.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $70,141 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Denison University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at Denison
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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