Denison University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,479
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	28%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	81%

Located in Granville, Ohio, Denison University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Denison University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Denison University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Denison University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

28.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,500

Cost of attendance at Denison University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,500

Cost of attendance at Denison University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Denison University received on average $34,310 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,310

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	83	14%	$5,270	$437,438
Other Federal Grant	83	14%	$8,946	$742,553
State Grant/Scholarships	26	4%	$4,371	$113,646
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	580	96%	$32,834	$19,043,587
Total Grant & Scholarships	580	96%	$34,310	$19,899,786

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Denison University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Denison University students is 81.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.0%.

81.3%

asian 66.7% 18 students
African American 81.1% 30 students
white 82.5% 348 students
unknown 72.7% 8 students
hispanic 82.7% 43 students
International Students 79.6% 43 students
Mixed Race 82.1% 23 students

Sport Conferences

Football North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball North Coast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country North Coast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Denison University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Denison University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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