Denison University

Granville, OH · Small suburb

AskSchool #129 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
17.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$40,007
Sticker price $81,900
Graduation rate
79%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$67,753
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
17.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
14,580
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,468
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
636
Yield (admitted who enroll)
26%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
18%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
16%
SAT reading, middle 50%
660–730
SAT math, middle 50%
660–760
ACT composite, middle 50%
30–33
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
26% / 25%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$16,656
Family income $30–48k$13,086
Family income $48–75k$17,827
Family income $75–110k$20,839
Family income $110k+$48,472
Full sticker price (per year)
$81,900
Tuition & fees – in-state
$67,000
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$67,000
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with federal loans
51%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
79%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$38,519
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$67,753

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,380
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
52%
Students receiving Pell grants
13%
Full-time faculty
95%

Undergraduate diversity

White60%
International17%
Hispanic7.3%
Black5.4%
Asian4.2%
Two or more3.9%
Unknown1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences21%
Communication & Journalism10%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences9.4%
Psychology8.2%
Visual & Performing Arts6.4%
Business & Marketing6.2%
Computer & Information Sciences5.8%
Physical Sciences5.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Adam Weinberg
Main phone
(740) 587-0810
Address
100 West College Street, Granville, OH 43023

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.