Denison University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

16.9%

Acceptance Rate

2,398

Undergrads

$38,111

Net Price / Year

80.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Denison University

Denison University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Granville, OH. The school enrolls approximately 2,394 students. With an acceptance rate of 16.9%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,394

Men 1,141

Women 1,253

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 12.8%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 89%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

16.9%

Acceptance Rate

15,012

Applications

621

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

660

730

SAT Math

660

760

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	15,012	2,611	621	17.4%
2022	12,220	2,684	683	22.0%
2020	9,079	2,558	605	28.2%
2018	8,042	2,727	654	33.9%
2016	6,881	3,001	640	43.6%

Costs & Financial Aid

$38,111

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

12.8%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

80.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

35 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Economics.	78	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	78	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	56	N/A	N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology.	54	N/A	N/A
International Business.	39	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	30	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	26	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	26	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	25	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	25	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	20	N/A	N/A
History.	19	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	18	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	18	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	18	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	17	N/A	N/A
Sociology and Anthropology.	17	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	15	N/A	N/A
Physics.	14	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	13	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	7	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	7	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	6	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	6	N/A	N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	6	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	6	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	5	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	5	N/A	N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	3	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	3	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	1	N/A	N/A
Dance.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$8,913,759

Total Athletics Expenses

$8,913,759

Total Athletics Revenue

610

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	83	$793,447	$793,447	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	88	$791,676	$791,676	N/A
Football	Men	111	$695,768	$695,768	N/A
Basketball	Coed	37	$537,461	$537,461	N/A
Soccer	Coed	54	$535,187	$535,187	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	178	$476,279	$476,279	N/A
Baseball	Men	39	$438,818	$438,818	N/A
Tennis	Coed	24	$338,447	$338,447	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$310,526	$310,526	N/A
Softball	Women	16	$271,012	$271,012	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$220,621	$220,621	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	18	$213,553	$213,553	N/A
Squash	Coed	23	$206,067	$206,067	N/A
Fencing	Women	16	$128,271	$128,271	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	64
Fondling	26
Burglary	19
Arson	8
Aggravated Assault	7