Applying to DU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
21.96% 1,370
Denison University's acceptance rate is 21.96% for 2023 admission. A total of 12,220 students applied and 2,684 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively hard (lower than the national average) to get into DU.
DU's acceptance rate is the lowest among 72 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,370 and the ACT score is 31 at DU. DU's SAT score is 5th highest among 42 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to DU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Denison University is 21.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.45%. 5,534 men and 6,686 women applied to DU and 1,222 men and 1,462 women students were accepted.
Among them, 327 men and 356 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at DU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants12,2205,5346,68600
Admitted2,6841,2221,46200
Enrolled68332735600
Acceptance Rate 21.96%22.08%21.87%--
Yield 25.45%26.76%24.35%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Denison University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 188 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 175 students (26%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DU.
The median SAT score is 1,370 with 680 SAT EBRW and 690 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 710 and the 25th percentile is 630. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 750 and 25th percentile is 640 .
The median ACT composite score is 31 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 29 at DU. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 32.
The SAT and ACT scores at Denison University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at DU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total127013701460
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing630680710
SAT Math640690750
ACT Composite293132
ACT Math262831
ACT English293234
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Denison University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Denison University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
DU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to DU.
Admission Information for Applying to DU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.denison.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.denison.edu/campus/admission/apply-to-denison
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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