Denison University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1984 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #537 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #489 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #610 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 41 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Undergraduates
- 2,405
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- denison.edu
Denison University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Denison University has an acceptance rate of 17% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| Applicants | 14,580 | 7,029 | 7,551 |
| Admissions | 2,468 | 1,110 | 1,358 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 636 | 292 | 344 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
167 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1300
or below
75% of them
had 1470
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Denison University are 1300-1470 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
159 or 25%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Denison University are 29-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1451 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 410 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 171 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 130 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 102 (4%) |
| Asian | 102 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Denison University is $42,177 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,093 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,775 |
| $48-75K | $15,451 |
| $75-110K | $29,492 |
| $110K+ | $46,510 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,387 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,400 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,770 |
Denison University majors
Denison University has granted 509 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Denison University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 65 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 45 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 44 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 39 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 37 |
| Sports Studies | 34 |
| Data Science, General | 25 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 18 |
| Computer Science | 16 |
| History, General | 15 |
| Education, General | 14 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Mathematics, General | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 13 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 12 |
| Writing, General | 12 |
| Social Sciences, General | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Journalism | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 509 |
Denison University has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 74% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Denison University has published 4,327 scientific papers with 58,929 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 31 | 189 |
| 1993 | 43 | 170 |
| 1994 | 28 | 218 |
| 1995 | 33 | 212 |
| 1996 | 28 | 267 |
| 1997 | 36 | 286 |
| 1998 | 45 | 344 |
| 1999 | 36 | 321 |
| 2000 | 37 | 495 |
| 2001 | 62 | 473 |
| 2002 | 46 | 596 |
| 2003 | 62 | 633 |
| 2004 | 75 | 743 |
| 2005 | 62 | 879 |
| 2006 | 75 | 1078 |
| 2007 | 84 | 1147 |
| 2008 | 113 | 1301 |
| 2009 | 105 | 1487 |
| 2010 | 148 | 1718 |
| 2011 | 118 | 2091 |
| 2012 | 133 | 2321 |
| 2013 | 128 | 2489 |
| 2014 | 128 | 2410 |
| 2015 | 109 | 2619 |
| 2016 | 120 | 2726 |
| 2017 | 132 | 2618 |
| 2018 | 208 | 2911 |
| 2019 | 214 | 3861 |
| 2020 | 219 | 3791 |
| 2021 | 226 | 4070 |
| 2022 | 251 | 3537 |
| 2023 | 243 | 3729 |
| 2024 | 138 | 3760 |
Denison University alumni
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Jennifer Garner
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorstage actorfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jennifer Anne Garner is an American actress. She studied theater at Denison University and began acting as an understudy for the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. She had a starring role on the Fox teen drama series Time of Your Life (1999–2000), and supporting roles in the war drama film Pearl Harbor (2001) and the comedy-drama film Catch Me If You Can (2002).
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Steve Carell
- Enrolled in Denison University
- Studied in 1984
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actortelevision directoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Steven John Carell is an American actor and comedian. He starred as Michael Scott in the NBC sitcom The Office (2005–2011, 2013), and also worked at several points as a producer, executive producer, writer, and director. Carell has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for The Office. He was recognized as "America's Funniest Man" by Life.
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Hal Holbrook
- Occupations
- directorscreenwritercharacter actorfilm actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr. was an American actor. He first received critical acclaim in 1954 for a one-man stage show that he developed called Mark Twain Tonight! while studying at Denison University. He won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1966 for his portrayal of Twain. He continued to perform his signature role for over 60 years, only retiring the show in 2017 due to his failing health. Throughout his career, he also won five Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on television and was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in film.
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Christopher Atkins
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractormodel
- Biography
-
Christopher Atkins Bomann is an American actor and businessman. He starred in the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon and played Peter Richards on Dallas (1983–1984).
General info
| Alternative names | DU Big Red Dennison University Denison Camp Denidoo Denidoo Dennison U Denison U |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1831 |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 822 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 West College Street Granville, Ohio, 43023 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 7405870810 |