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PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · BACHELOR'S

Denison University

📍 Granville, Ohio🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 2,380 Undergrads🔗 www.denison.edu

Overview

Denison University is an small private non-profit institution in Granville, Ohio. It enrolls about 2,380 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 17%. Graduates earn a median of $67,753 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

17%

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,410

660–730

Net Price

$40,007

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

79%

Retention

89%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$67,753

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

17.4%

SAT Average

1,410

ACT Composite

30–33

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200660 – 730 (mid 50%)800

Math

200660 – 760 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

130 – 33 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$67,000

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$67,000

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$81,900

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$40,007

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$16,656
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,086
$48,001 – $75,000	$17,827
$75,001 – $110,000	$20,839
$110,001 +	$48,472

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

50.5%

Academics & Programs

Denison University offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Social Sciences

21.6%

Communication & Journalism

10.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.1%

Business, Management & Marketing

8.3%

Psychology

7.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.1%

Interdisciplinary Studies

5.7%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

79%

On-Time (4yr)

72%

Retention (FT)

89%

% Earning >$25K

84%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$51,352

8 years

$58,826

10 years

$67,753

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

81.0%

White

78.2%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

60.3%

Black or African American

5.4%

Asian

4.2%

Hispanic / Latino

7.3%

Two or more races

3.9%

International

17.5%

Gender

Women

52.2%

Men

47.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denison University hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 17%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1410.

How much does Denison University cost?

In-state tuition is $67,000, and out-of-state is $67,000. Average net price after financial aid is $40,007.

What is Denison University known for?

Most popular programs include Social Sciences, Communication & Journalism, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Denison University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 79%, and 89% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.