Denison University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Denison University was $38,833. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Denison University

Denison University net price calculator

$38,833

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Denison University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$38,833	$975 (2%)	$12,160	$17,948	$20,322	$30,365	$41,966
2021	$39,808	$3,158 (9%)	$15,242	$14,686	$18,607	$27,279	$39,576
2020	$36,650	$956 (3%)	$18,990	$13,909	$22,652	$26,544	$39,782
2019	$35,694	$3,404 (11%)	$13,968	$13,977	$18,288	$26,470	$37,488
2018	$32,290	$267	$12,008	$15,393	$21,164	$25,237	$34,385
2017	$32,023	$3,262 (11%)	$12,098	$15,333	$24,233	$28,187	$35,264
2016	$28,761	$651 (2%)	$11,238	$11,320	$19,281	$24,723	$33,251
2015	$29,412	$1,205 (4%)	$13,298	$14,716	$19,093	$25,590	$33,269
2014	$28,207	--	$9,498	$11,792	$17,077	$23,330	$32,468

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Denison University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$73,900	$1,000 (1%)	$57,500	$15,400	$1,000
2021	$72,900	$3,620 (5%)	$56,680	$15,220	$1,000
2020	$69,280	$2,290 (3%)	$53,830	$14,450	$1,000
2019	$66,990	$1,940 (3%)	$51,960	$14,030	$1,000
2018	$65,050	$1,920 (3%)	$50,440	$13,610	$1,000
2017	$63,130	$2,420 (4%)	$48,960	$13,170	$1,000
2016	$60,710	$2,010 (3%)	$47,290	$12,770	$650
2015	$58,700	$2,180 (4%)	$45,670	$12,380	$650
2014	$56,520	$2,610 (5%)	$43,910	$11,960	$650
2013	$53,910	--	$42,280	$10,980	$650

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Denison University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,479 dormitories available to its students at $7,700 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Denison University is $856 per month.
Does Denison University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Denison University for one academic year is $6,560, which works out to $729 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Denison University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Denison University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,500

If living off-campus, with family: $1,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,500
How much is Denison University application fees?: Denison University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Denison University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Denison University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,795	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,795	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Denison University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Denison University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,560	$7,700	N/A	21	2,479
2021	$6,470	$7,600	N/A	0	2,479
2020	$5,910	$7,140	N/A	16	2,306
2019	$5,710	$7,000	N/A	16	2,306
2018	$5,540	$6,790	N/A	0	2,250
2017	$5,380	$6,590	N/A	0	2,252
2016	$5,200	$6,370	N/A	0	2,216

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Denison University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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