Denison University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1979 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #541 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #493 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #540 of 1,024 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 41 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Undergraduates
- 2,416
- 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 22% and is among the top 6% 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 | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| Applicants | 12,220 | 5,534 | 6,686 |
| Admissions | 2,684 | 1,222 | 1,462 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 683 | 327 | 356 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
188 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1270
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Denison University are 1270-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
175 or 26%
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 | 1472 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 409 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 170 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 137 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 97 (4%) |
| Asian | 81 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 49 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Denison University is $38,267 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 | $14,650 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,768 |
| $48-75K | $23,015 |
| $75-110K | $26,653 |
| $110K+ | $41,242 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,387 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,770 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $6,770 |
Denison University majors
Denison University has granted 540 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Denison University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 58 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 56 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 51 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 44 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 |
| Sports Studies | 31 |
| Data Science, General | 26 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 15 |
| Education, General | 14 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Writing, General | 13 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 |
| Mathematics, General | 12 |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| East Asian Studies | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 2 |
| Management Science | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 540 |
Denison University has a graduation rate of 85%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 85% | 83% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Denison University has published 3,314 scientific papers with 43,158 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 35 | 108 |
| 1992 | 27 | 79 |
| 1993 | 31 | 111 |
| 1994 | 25 | 147 |
| 1995 | 28 | 138 |
| 1996 | 27 | 163 |
| 1997 | 32 | 213 |
| 1998 | 43 | 260 |
| 1999 | 34 | 242 |
| 2000 | 34 | 368 |
| 2001 | 56 | 353 |
| 2002 | 40 | 466 |
| 2003 | 58 | 491 |
| 2004 | 70 | 591 |
| 2005 | 55 | 662 |
| 2006 | 71 | 809 |
| 2007 | 82 | 906 |
| 2008 | 98 | 1034 |
| 2009 | 98 | 1192 |
| 2010 | 120 | 1442 |
| 2011 | 114 | 1726 |
| 2012 | 123 | 1939 |
| 2013 | 115 | 2130 |
| 2014 | 114 | 2080 |
| 2015 | 110 | 2122 |
| 2016 | 113 | 2202 |
| 2017 | 100 | 2111 |
| 2018 | 121 | 2374 |
| 2019 | 124 | 2969 |
| 2020 | 138 | 2842 |
| 2021 | 117 | 3087 |
| 2022 | 113 | 2896 |
| 2023 | 132 | 2744 |
Denison University alumni
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Jennifer Garner
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorstage actorfilm actorfilm producer
- 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 made her screen debut in the television film adaptation of Danielle Steel's romance novel Zoya in 1995. 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
- screenwritermanufacturerfilm actoractorcomedian
- Biography
-
Steven John Carell is an American actor and comedian. He played Michael Scott in the sitcom The Office (2005–2011, 2013), for which he was also a producer, executive producer, writer and director. He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for The Office, and was recognized as "America's Funniest Man" by Life magazine.
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Hal Holbrook
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorcharacter actorscreenwriterdirector
- 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
- voice actormodelactortelevision actorscreenwriter
- 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 | 786 |
| 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 |