Denison University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1838 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #502 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #454 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #611 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Undergraduates
- 2,394
- 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% | 19% |
| Applicants | 15,012 | 7,494 | 7,518 |
| Admissions | 2,611 | 1,197 | 1,414 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 621 | 287 | 334 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
183 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1320
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Denison University are 1320-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
138 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Denison University are 30-33 (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 | 1441 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 421 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 174 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 128 (5%) |
| Asian | 102 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 93 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Denison University is $43,721 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 | $16,656 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,086 |
| $48-75K | $17,827 |
| $75-110K | $20,839 |
| $110K+ | $48,472 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $67,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $67,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $67,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,475 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,400 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,770 |
Denison University majors
Denison University has granted 505 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Denison University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 65 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 47 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 42 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 36 |
| Data Science, General | 29 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| Sports Studies | 24 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 |
| Writing, General | 13 |
| History, General | 11 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 |
| Education, General | 9 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 9 |
| Social Sciences, General | 9 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 9 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Journalism | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Dance, General | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 505 |
Denison University has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 74% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Denison University has published 4,434 scientific papers with 62,014 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 43 | 170 |
| 1994 | 28 | 219 |
| 1995 | 34 | 212 |
| 1996 | 28 | 268 |
| 1997 | 36 | 286 |
| 1998 | 45 | 345 |
| 1999 | 36 | 322 |
| 2000 | 37 | 495 |
| 2001 | 62 | 473 |
| 2002 | 46 | 597 |
| 2003 | 62 | 633 |
| 2004 | 75 | 742 |
| 2005 | 62 | 880 |
| 2006 | 75 | 1077 |
| 2007 | 84 | 1158 |
| 2008 | 113 | 1302 |
| 2009 | 105 | 1489 |
| 2010 | 148 | 1718 |
| 2011 | 118 | 2088 |
| 2012 | 134 | 2323 |
| 2013 | 128 | 2489 |
| 2014 | 128 | 2415 |
| 2015 | 109 | 2623 |
| 2016 | 120 | 2725 |
| 2017 | 132 | 2621 |
| 2018 | 208 | 2914 |
| 2019 | 214 | 3873 |
| 2020 | 220 | 3794 |
| 2021 | 228 | 4079 |
| 2022 | 252 | 3543 |
| 2023 | 245 | 3736 |
| 2024 | 145 | 3837 |
| 2025 | 115 | 3859 |
Denison University alumni
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Jennifer Garner
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directortelevision actorfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jennifer Anne Garner is an American actress. Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Garner 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 films Pearl Harbor (2001) and Catch Me If You Can (2002).
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Steve Carell
- Enrolled in Denison University
- Studied in 1984
- Occupations
- film directortelevision actorvoice actortelevision producerscreenwriter
- 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
- film actorstage actortelevision actoractordirector
- Biography
-
Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr. was an American actor. He first received critical acclaim in 1954 for a one-man stage show, titled Mark Twain Tonight!, that he developed 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 more than 60 years, 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
- television actoractormodelvoice actorfilm producer
- 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 | 849 |
| 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 |