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Denison University ranked 493rd in the United States, 1979th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 42 research topics. Denison University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,314 academic publications and 43,158 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 78 notable alumni.

Ranking 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
#543 of 1,385 For Media Studies
#821 of 1,941 For Art History
#959 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#1817 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 39 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Denison University ranked 491st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2199th in the World with 2,312 publications made and 22,553 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#491 of 1,728 In the United States
#542 of 1,819 In North America
#2199 of 7,020 In the World

Denison University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 27 63
1992 21 46
1993 23 78
1994 19 95
1995 20 101
1996 20 95
1997 23 127
1998 32 149
1999 25 128
2000 20 233
2001 31 184
2002 28 272
2003 37 287
2004 45 324
2005 28 315
2006 39 392
2007 55 477
2008 73 556
2009 61 612
2010 70 710
2011 85 813
2012 89 1010
2013 81 1124
2014 80 1106
2015 89 1139
2016 93 1167
2017 69 1212
2018 88 1271
2019 91 1762
2020 86 1602
2021 72 1773
2022 83 1704
2023 82 1626

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 198 223 540
Media Studies 226 256 543
Art History 313 347 821
Political Economy 298 333 822
Gender Studies 380 417 853
Genealogy 365 399 963
Library and Information science 349 382 991
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 375 412 1147
Classics and Ancient History 438 475 1298
Communications and Public Relations 477 525 1466
Aesthetics 409 456 1588
Anthropology 508 561 1644
Sociology 481 529 1691
Education Majors 560 611 1738
Law 534 583 1917
Political Science 522 573 2010
History 517 570 2232
Philosophy 467 517 2286
Linguistics 498 550 2371
Demography 588 639 2642
Archaeology 566 624 2725

Computer Science rankings

Denison University ranked 500th for Computer Science in the United States and 2590th in the World with 1,298 publications made and 23,433 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.

Computer Science ranking Location
#500 of 1,576 In the United States
#549 of 1,662 In North America
#2590 of 6,752 In the World

Denison University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 12 64
1992 7 51
1993 9 51
1994 7 79
1995 12 71
1996 14 79
1997 16 115
1998 12 133
1999 17 125
2000 12 169
2001 21 178
2002 21 244
2003 24 268
2004 33 328
2005 22 342
2006 28 404
2007 41 436
2008 37 502
2009 47 558
2010 64 665
2011 47 831
2012 49 936
2013 50 1057
2014 40 1035
2015 44 1040
2016 54 1069
2017 46 987
2018 46 1081
2019 57 1144
2020 67 1247
2021 42 1374
2022 35 1269
2023 41 1133

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 349 382 991
Cognitive Science 362 404 1602
Neuroscience 551 602 2211
Computer Networking 388 437 2252
Computer Vision 373 420 2316
Telecommunications 410 461 2623
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 527 580 2979
Cyber Security 642 705 3473
Machine Learning 648 707 3745

Environmental Science rankings

Denison University ranked 499th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2844th in the World with 1,280 publications made and 21,069 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#499 of 1,598 In the United States
#551 of 1,687 In North America
#2844 of 6,798 In the World

Denison University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 9 28
1992 7 26
1993 13 42
1994 9 51
1995 6 47
1996 9 71
1997 14 79
1998 19 76
1999 11 93
2000 16 141
2001 19 119
2002 19 167
2003 32 199
2004 26 232
2005 24 261
2006 26 335
2007 31 415
2008 37 474
2009 44 536
2010 51 638
2011 55 777
2012 46 974
2013 48 1012
2014 46 1014
2015 47 1012
2016 46 1007
2017 39 1017
2018 55 1131
2019 71 1228
2020 57 1415
2021 49 1620
2022 54 1500
2023 72 1490

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 428 477 1999
Geography and Cartography 447 497 2457
Ecology 457 509 2645
Earth science and Geophysics 469 522 2679
Paleontology 502 553 2701
Geology 519 571 2930
Oceanography 554 615 3157
Environmental Management 488 549 3222
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 526 582 3259
Agricultural Science 538 596 3356

Biology rankings

Denison University ranked 622nd for Biology in the United States and 3427th in the World with 1,211 publications made and 18,857 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#622 of 1,582 In the United States
#677 of 1,668 In North America
#3427 of 6,770 In the World

Denison University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 6 50
1992 6 48
1993 7 53
1994 9 83
1995 6 56
1996 7 84
1997 12 114
1998 18 112
1999 7 117
2000 13 180
2001 17 182
2002 13 221
2003 29 247
2004 25 261
2005 22 307
2006 27 353
2007 30 412
2008 36 501
2009 41 546
2010 44 607
2011 50 806
2012 46 908
2013 48 924
2014 50 1018
2015 45 963
2016 45 1019
2017 38 1022
2018 50 1101
2019 53 1186
2020 68 1417
2021 61 1568
2022 61 1576
2023 63 1493

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Zoology 359 403 1601
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 428 477 1999
Neuroscience 551 602 2211
Evolutionary Biology 539 593 2579
Paleontology 502 553 2701
Botany 537 592 3068
Agricultural Science 538 596 3356
Genetics 664 716 3509
Biochemistry 658 712 3635
Nanotechnology 551 608 4007

Physics rankings

Denison University ranked 481st for Physics in the United States and 2913th in the World with 1,061 publications made and 23,998 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#481 of 1,485 In the United States
#535 of 1,569 In North America
#2913 of 6,603 In the World

Denison University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 12 35
1992 5 22
1993 8 32
1994 9 34
1995 5 47
1996 14 59
1997 10 80
1998 14 96
1999 11 106
2000 15 120
2001 25 159
2002 16 185
2003 16 226
2004 25 276
2005 18 329
2006 30 412
2007 37 437
2008 20 501
2009 38 612
2010 50 764
2011 42 999
2012 53 1034
2013 43 1170
2014 44 1065
2015 36 1148
2016 38 1193
2017 39 1124
2018 30 1189
2019 36 1217
2020 42 1352
2021 48 1483
2022 34 1374
2023 51 1228

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 333 377 1754
Astrophysics and Astronomy 392 440 1955
Nuclear Physics 420 468 2435
Quantum and Particle physics 450 501 2726
Optical Engineering 498 552 3098
Acoustical Engineering 590 648 3181
Materials Science 637 693 3936
Nanotechnology 551 608 4007

Engineering rankings

Denison University ranked 557th for Engineering in the United States and 3411th in the World with 975 publications made and 19,704 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#557 of 1,518 In the United States
#612 of 1,602 In North America
#3411 of 6,684 In the World

Denison University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 7 40
1992 7 26
1993 9 25
1994 6 26
1995 3 37
1996 12 46
1997 11 70
1998 7 77
1999 13 84
2000 13 115
2001 21 134
2002 11 171
2003 21 201
2004 23 252
2005 13 292
2006 25 362
2007 34 400
2008 21 433
2009 35 541
2010 47 711
2011 36 851
2012 44 915
2013 40 1040
2014 32 926
2015 37 1042
2016 28 1068
2017 32 1001
2018 34 1082
2019 37 1104
2020 52 1257
2021 49 1357
2022 38 1290
2023 42 1229

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Computer Networking 388 437 2252
Telecommunications 410 461 2623
Aerospace Engineering 523 576 3044
Optical Engineering 498 552 3098
Electrical Engineering 467 520 3141
Acoustical Engineering 590 648 3181
Structural Engineering 571 625 3446
Mechanical Engineering 628 687 3651
Materials Science 637 693 3936
Nanotechnology 551 608 4007
Metallurgical Engineering 710 766 4248

Psychology rankings

Denison University ranked 553rd for Psychology in the United States and 2189th in the World with 793 publications made and 16,448 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#553 of 1,527 In the United States
#604 of 1,612 In North America
#2189 of 6,528 In the World

Denison University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 9 79
1992 4 58
1993 7 78
1994 5 97
1995 6 73
1996 4 89
1997 6 113
1998 7 122
1999 4 96
2000 11 168
2001 4 144
2002 10 204
2003 12 184
2004 12 195
2005 13 188
2006 12 224
2007 14 271
2008 20 345
2009 24 329
2010 18 388
2011 31 442
2012 24 542
2013 35 588
2014 34 671
2015 32 706
2016 33 711
2017 38 791
2018 32 764
2019 26 855
2020 42 933
2021 41 1073
2022 33 1025
2023 40 974

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Sexology 331 364 693
Clinical Psychology 503 549 1563
Cognitive Science 362 404 1602
Social Psychology 497 548 1658
Education Majors 560 611 1738
Child Psychology 590 641 1796
Psychiatry 543 593 2164
Neuroscience 551 602 2211

Medicine rankings

Denison University ranked 682nd for Medicine in the United States and 3218th in the World with 732 publications made and 15,531 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Public Health, Pathology, Clinical Psychology, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#682 of 1,558 In the United States
#738 of 1,643 In North America
#3218 of 6,680 In the World

Denison University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 4 71
1992 4 51
1993 7 66
1994 7 91
1995 3 61
1996 3 83
1997 3 96
1998 10 101
1999 6 98
2000 6 151
2001 11 132
2002 4 144
2003 15 166
2004 14 186
2005 12 178
2006 8 244
2007 16 252
2008 22 302
2009 21 330
2010 25 386
2011 23 448
2012 18 498
2013 28 569
2014 24 610
2015 27 677
2016 31 656
2017 20 688
2018 32 733
2019 33 789
2020 51 909
2021 38 998
2022 40 1063
2023 43 1076

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 503 549 1563
Psychiatry 543 593 2164
Nursing 748 808 2720
Health Science 831 892 2737
Public Health 626 680 2784
Anatomy and Physiology 587 638 2839
Surgery 824 883 3770
Pathology 813 876 4082

Chemistry rankings

Denison University ranked 626th for Chemistry in the United States and 3700th in the World with 721 publications made and 16,079 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#626 of 1,407 In the United States
#681 of 1,488 In North America
#3700 of 6,447 In the World

Denison University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 5 30
1992 3 25
1993 6 28
1994 5 33
1995 4 29
1996 3 47
1997 7 73
1998 6 72
1999 4 69
2000 11 112
2001 13 108
2002 13 122
2003 8 151
2004 22 187
2005 16 230
2006 27 280
2007 22 305
2008 23 354
2009 29 433
2010 42 541
2011 24 661
2012 30 688
2013 23 722
2014 25 702
2015 17 690
2016 24 769
2017 28 743
2018 22 861
2019 28 878
2020 31 988
2021 37 1057
2022 40 1018
2023 34 966

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Physical chemistry 544 598 3543
Biochemistry 658 712 3635
Organic Chemistry 625 681 3785
Materials Science 637 693 3936
Nanotechnology 551 608 4007

Art & Design rankings

Denison University ranked 441st for Art & Design in the United States and 1753rd in the World with 659 publications made and 2,984 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#441 of 1,321 In the United States
#490 of 1,404 In North America
#1753 of 5,720 In the World

Denison University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 5 11
1992 5 7
1993 5 10
1994 7 13
1995 5 14
1996 8 17
1997 10 22
1998 9 23
1999 9 11
2000 4 49
2001 8 28
2002 6 59
2003 7 46
2004 6 43
2005 6 44
2006 17 52
2007 18 82
2008 17 91
2009 19 111
2010 18 119
2011 29 146
2012 26 159
2013 25 178
2014 22 174
2015 34 172
2016 31 174
2017 18 221
2018 34 206
2019 38 263
2020 28 264
2021 25 345
2022 19 321
2023 28 308

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 313 347 821
Creative Writing 363 405 1033
Literature 422 468 1499
Aesthetics 409 456 1588
Fashion Design 483 535 2176

Mathematics rankings

Denison University ranked 591st for Mathematics in the United States and 3067th in the World with 531 publications made and 8,838 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#591 of 1,371 In the United States
#648 of 1,451 In North America
#3067 of 6,305 In the World

Denison University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 7 32
1992 5 23
1993 3 33
1994 5 37
1995 4 30
1996 8 37
1997 5 47
1998 8 69
1999 4 50
2000 3 94
2001 11 91
2002 4 127
2003 11 117
2004 9 150
2005 6 178
2006 12 189
2007 8 184
2008 14 218
2009 19 230
2010 14 276
2011 14 326
2012 22 352
2013 17 374
2014 17 417
2015 15 415
2016 20 445
2017 21 429
2018 20 440
2019 27 528
2020 22 587
2021 26 714
2022 23 622
2023 17 597

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 554 599 1620
Statistics 570 623 3083

Economics rankings

Denison University ranked 590th for Economics in the United States and 2515th in the World with 490 publications made and 6,162 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Economics ranking Location
#590 of 1,317 In the United States
#646 of 1,400 In North America
#2515 of 5,995 In the World

Denison University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 8 20
1992 3 14
1993 2 18
1994 3 15
1995 3 29
1996 6 27
1997 2 27
1998 4 40
1999 5 21
2000 8 51
2001 8 41
2002 4 73
2003 6 52
2004 11 91
2005 4 61
2006 3 74
2007 5 111
2008 12 131
2009 17 172
2010 12 206
2011 25 274
2012 12 261
2013 21 294
2014 16 259
2015 19 360
2016 19 328
2017 19 395
2018 25 354
2019 22 407
2020 20 466
2021 26 550
2022 19 484
2023 30 505

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 198 223 540
Political Economy 298 333 822
Development Studies 599 655 2399
Finance 642 701 3079

Business rankings

Denison University ranked 616th for Business in the United States and 2900th in the World with 467 publications made and 8,400 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#616 of 1,334 In the United States
#674 of 1,412 In North America
#2900 of 6,187 In the World

Denison University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 5 19
1992 3 24
1993 5 28
1994 1 29
1995 4 35
1996 4 42
1997 3 31
1998 2 47
1999 6 30
2000 6 65
2001 6 51
2002 7 97
2003 13 85
2004 12 106
2005 11 99
2006 6 115
2007 11 161
2008 16 198
2009 17 240
2010 16 273
2011 25 341
2012 18 387
2013 22 465
2014 19 426
2015 14 464
2016 19 445
2017 15 469
2018 18 443
2019 17 474
2020 19 538
2021 20 562
2022 15 563
2023 15 519

The following table provides academic rankings for Denison University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Advertising 505 549 1790
Finance 642 701 3079
Marketing 652 710 3163
Management 657 718 3222