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Denison University ranked 454th in the United States, 1838th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 40 research topics. Denison University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,434 academic publications and 62,014 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 81 notable alumni.

Ranking 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
#655 of 1,017 For International Relations and Diplomacy
#862 of 2,195 For Art History
#983 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#1445 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 37 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Denison University ranked 514th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2474th in the World with 2,686 publications made and 32,411 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#514 of 1,763 In the United States
#568 of 1,854 In North America
#2474 of 7,088 In the World

Denison University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 34 120
1994 20 145
1995 26 161
1996 20 168
1997 26 177
1998 36 208
1999 23 178
2000 21 324
2001 34 258
2002 33 355
2003 39 380
2004 50 414
2005 31 434
2006 43 544
2007 60 634
2008 79 721
2009 64 761
2010 82 874
2011 89 1038
2012 94 1233
2013 85 1305
2014 87 1282
2015 85 1421
2016 95 1456
2017 85 1472
2018 101 1592
2019 100 2200
2020 105 2220
2021 78 2414
2022 95 2196
2023 100 2243
2024 90 2196
2025 70 2230

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
Media Studies 245 278 611
International Relations and Diplomacy 212 242 655
Art History 323 360 862
Political Economy 305 341 878
Genealogy 333 369 889
Gender Studies 398 439 958
Library and Information science 385 421 1142
Classics and Ancient History 398 434 1221
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 379 417 1241
Criminology and Criminal Justice 536 584 1356
Public Policy / Administration 447 493 1519
Aesthetics 415 463 1696
Anthropology 488 542 1727
Sociology 501 554 1933
Communications and Public Relations 568 621 1974
Law 541 593 2107
Education Majors 597 650 2123
History 507 560 2294
Political Science 544 600 2334
Philosophy 477 530 2481
Linguistics 495 546 2530
Archaeology 559 617 2841
Demography 599 653 2891

Environmental Science rankings

Denison University ranked 505th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2973rd in the World with 1,559 publications made and 30,105 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#505 of 1,637 In the United States
#557 of 1,727 In North America
#2973 of 6,888 In the World

Denison University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 19 65
1994 11 68
1995 7 67
1996 10 116
1997 16 97
1998 20 104
1999 11 116
2000 15 187
2001 22 168
2002 19 209
2003 30 242
2004 29 290
2005 28 329
2006 30 452
2007 29 490
2008 49 616
2009 46 661
2010 58 741
2011 57 931
2012 51 1154
2013 50 1211
2014 53 1171
2015 45 1264
2016 50 1236
2017 48 1220
2018 73 1381
2019 77 1553
2020 73 1782
2021 66 2082
2022 68 1793
2023 97 1909
2024 68 1918
2025 43 2045

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 442 490 2187
Petrology and Geochemistry 399 450 2445
Geography and Cartography 456 507 2654
Ecology 454 506 2724
Paleontology 496 547 2828
Environmental Chemistry 417 468 2868
Earth science and Geophysics 490 543 2877
Geology 512 565 3048
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 518 574 3298
Oceanography 572 635 3371
Environmental Management 495 557 3459
Agricultural Science 554 613 3603

Computer Science rankings

Denison University ranked 527th for Computer Science in the United States and 2885th in the World with 1,470 publications made and 28,251 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.

Computer Science ranking Location
#527 of 1,616 In the United States
#577 of 1,702 In North America
#2885 of 6,855 In the World

Denison University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 11 83
1994 7 112
1995 12 111
1996 14 148
1997 17 160
1998 13 162
1999 17 155
2000 15 221
2001 24 231
2002 26 299
2003 24 326
2004 33 388
2005 22 406
2006 29 505
2007 39 552
2008 41 606
2009 48 614
2010 69 778
2011 46 947
2012 53 1063
2013 53 1246
2014 44 1159
2015 42 1233
2016 53 1254
2017 55 1172
2018 48 1318
2019 58 1465
2020 72 1598
2021 44 1733
2022 44 1457
2023 60 1484
2024 39 1251
2025 43 1098

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 385 421 1142
Cognitive Science 395 440 1876
Neuroscience 546 598 2375
Computer Networking 416 468 2508
Computer Vision 411 460 2593
Telecommunications 461 513 2954
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 557 611 3283
Cyber Security 670 735 3718
Machine Learning 627 686 3741

Biology rankings

Denison University ranked 619th for Biology in the United States and 3564th in the World with 1,415 publications made and 26,375 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#619 of 1,612 In the United States
#674 of 1,701 In North America
#3564 of 6,841 In the World

Denison University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 10 82
1994 10 103
1995 7 89
1996 9 136
1997 14 152
1998 19 147
1999 7 160
2000 14 246
2001 20 245
2002 12 282
2003 30 324
2004 25 331
2005 26 364
2006 28 460
2007 29 513
2008 43 625
2009 38 641
2010 48 739
2011 51 958
2012 53 1100
2013 51 1157
2014 52 1172
2015 42 1143
2016 50 1226
2017 51 1207
2018 62 1328
2019 53 1433
2020 78 1812
2021 67 1954
2022 63 1838
2023 76 1883
2024 56 1745
2025 53 1771

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 373 420 1717
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 442 490 2187
Neuroscience 546 598 2375
Evolutionary Biology 549 605 2635
Paleontology 496 547 2828
Botany 541 596 3242
Agricultural Science 554 613 3603
Genetics 664 717 3683
Biochemistry 669 723 3838
Nanotechnology 584 641 4100

Physics rankings

Denison University ranked 496th for Physics in the United States and 3058th in the World with 1,226 publications made and 30,853 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#496 of 1,537 In the United States
#551 of 1,623 In North America
#3058 of 6,729 In the World

Denison University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 12 42
1994 11 54
1995 6 57
1996 14 89
1997 11 89
1998 14 118
1999 10 129
2000 15 156
2001 28 196
2002 19 221
2003 17 258
2004 25 323
2005 21 420
2006 35 526
2007 34 515
2008 23 610
2009 42 737
2010 63 875
2011 41 1132
2012 61 1193
2013 52 1354
2014 51 1183
2015 31 1366
2016 44 1365
2017 45 1314
2018 37 1389
2019 39 1515
2020 48 1630
2021 50 1826
2022 44 1463
2023 60 1482
2024 29 1316
2025 23 1232

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

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Theoretical Physics 345 387 1779
Atomic and Molecular physics 342 388 1832
Astrophysics and Astronomy 408 456 2075
Nuclear Physics 415 464 2481
Quantum and Particle physics 453 504 2805
Optical Engineering 504 558 3200
Acoustical Engineering 597 654 3282
Nanotechnology 584 641 4100
Materials Science 666 723 4185

Engineering rankings

Denison University ranked 567th for Engineering in the United States and 3581st in the World with 1,148 publications made and 26,212 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#567 of 1,568 In the United States
#622 of 1,655 In North America
#3581 of 6,795 In the World

Denison University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 13 37
1994 7 34
1995 3 47
1996 12 67
1997 13 91
1998 10 87
1999 12 97
2000 14 153
2001 25 163
2002 11 204
2003 22 227
2004 24 297
2005 16 362
2006 29 446
2007 32 486
2008 24 539
2009 39 692
2010 56 801
2011 36 960
2012 54 1072
2013 49 1158
2014 37 1023
2015 34 1236
2016 32 1224
2017 39 1131
2018 39 1275
2019 39 1367
2020 55 1443
2021 54 1640
2022 48 1372
2023 54 1455
2024 34 1229
2025 30 1166

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 416 468 2508
Telecommunications 461 513 2954
Aerospace Engineering 538 591 3198
Optical Engineering 504 558 3200
Acoustical Engineering 597 654 3282
Electrical Engineering 497 550 3391
Civil Engineering 555 614 3473
Structural Engineering 588 642 3603
Mechanical Engineering 654 716 3836
Nanotechnology 584 641 4100
Materials Science 666 723 4185
Metallurgical Engineering 717 773 4396

Psychology rankings

Denison University ranked 574th for Psychology in the United States and 2430th in the World with 902 publications made and 23,061 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#574 of 1,561 In the United States
#628 of 1,648 In North America
#2430 of 6,663 In the World

Denison University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 9 118
1994 6 146
1995 6 141
1996 6 170
1997 5 167
1998 8 175
1999 4 148
2000 12 227
2001 5 183
2002 12 259
2003 11 259
2004 13 272
2005 15 250
2006 13 309
2007 17 358
2008 22 428
2009 21 399
2010 26 468
2011 28 554
2012 25 648
2013 37 692
2014 37 769
2015 26 843
2016 34 876
2017 42 944
2018 36 908
2019 27 1077
2020 47 1243
2021 44 1337
2022 38 1253
2023 48 1279
2024 28 1204
2025 25 1140

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 362 399 804
Child Psychology 506 556 1645
Clinical Psychology 503 551 1690
Social Psychology 495 547 1777
Cognitive Science 395 440 1876
Education Majors 597 650 2123
Psychiatry 558 610 2307
Neuroscience 546 598 2375

Medicine rankings

Denison University ranked 681st for Medicine in the United States and 3408th in the World with 863 publications made and 21,398 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Public Health, Pathology, Clinical Psychology, Nursing.

Medicine ranking Location
#681 of 1,604 In the United States
#739 of 1,689 In North America
#3408 of 6,793 In the World

Denison University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 7 92
1994 8 133
1995 2 110
1996 5 139
1997 3 144
1998 9 145
1999 6 135
2000 7 212
2001 13 163
2002 5 194
2003 14 219
2004 15 237
2005 17 242
2006 11 321
2007 16 318
2008 24 378
2009 20 387
2010 30 471
2011 22 544
2012 19 586
2013 26 667
2014 27 743
2015 23 819
2016 34 785
2017 31 762
2018 35 854
2019 37 947
2020 57 1163
2021 44 1217
2022 45 1259
2023 46 1305
2024 38 1245
2025 30 1502

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 503 551 1690
Psychiatry 558 610 2307
Nursing 711 772 2756
Public Health 654 712 3119
Health Science 883 946 3131
Anatomy and Physiology 632 683 3153
Pathology 703 762 3740
Surgery 810 868 3931

Chemistry rankings

Denison University ranked 637th for Chemistry in the United States and 3897th in the World with 813 publications made and 19,280 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#637 of 1,455 In the United States
#693 of 1,538 In North America
#3897 of 6,561 In the World

Denison University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 5 34
1994 6 38
1995 3 35
1996 3 59
1997 7 78
1998 7 78
1999 3 95
2000 11 152
2001 14 148
2002 12 163
2003 11 187
2004 23 246
2005 18 277
2006 27 368
2007 23 359
2008 26 429
2009 28 533
2010 42 598
2011 20 713
2012 35 799
2013 28 848
2014 29 783
2015 14 800
2016 25 897
2017 32 821
2018 27 921
2019 25 975
2020 34 1105
2021 38 1168
2022 43 1069
2023 38 1090
2024 34 990
2025 26 973

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

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 399 450 2445
Environmental Chemistry 417 468 2868
Physical chemistry 576 631 3760
Biochemistry 669 723 3838
Organic Chemistry 636 692 3956
Nanotechnology 584 641 4100
Materials Science 666 723 4185

Art & Design rankings

Denison University ranked 436th for Art & Design in the United States and 1837th in the World with 763 publications made and 5,488 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
#436 of 1,369 In the United States
#485 of 1,454 In North America
#1837 of 6,010 In the World

Denison University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 8 17
1994 7 26
1995 10 28
1996 7 33
1997 11 26
1998 11 35
1999 8 21
2000 4 62
2001 9 38
2002 7 70
2003 7 60
2004 10 64
2005 6 76
2006 17 85
2007 17 113
2008 19 115
2009 20 136
2010 20 167
2011 29 214
2012 29 247
2013 27 233
2014 26 213
2015 35 263
2016 30 254
2017 18 294
2018 37 294
2019 43 376
2020 32 459
2021 28 493
2022 22 448
2023 32 440
2024 22 341
2025 16 296

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 323 360 862
Creative Writing 364 411 1148
Literature 426 470 1615
Aesthetics 415 463 1696
Fashion Design 486 538 2314

Mathematics rankings

Denison University ranked 595th for Mathematics in the United States and 3225th in the World with 610 publications made and 11,365 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#595 of 1,413 In the United States
#650 of 1,494 In North America
#3225 of 6,434 In the World

Denison University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 2 53
1994 3 52
1995 3 60
1996 8 76
1997 7 70
1998 4 97
1999 3 78
2000 5 118
2001 11 117
2002 6 158
2003 13 148
2004 9 184
2005 8 229
2006 16 245
2007 10 247
2008 16 264
2009 17 289
2010 21 329
2011 14 377
2012 23 416
2013 19 413
2014 21 449
2015 12 517
2016 18 523
2017 30 514
2018 20 537
2019 29 642
2020 24 742
2021 31 862
2022 26 717
2023 28 753
2024 21 549
2025 12 475

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 555 603 1846
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 606 662 3138
Statistics 576 631 3207

Economics rankings

Denison University ranked 621st for Economics in the United States and 2844th in the World with 552 publications made and 8,496 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Economics ranking Location
#621 of 1,361 In the United States
#678 of 1,445 In North America
#2844 of 6,188 In the World

Denison University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 3 25
1994 4 25
1995 3 46
1996 6 46
1997 4 34
1998 5 53
1999 5 29
2000 9 65
2001 9 49
2002 5 106
2003 7 69
2004 8 100
2005 5 92
2006 4 121
2007 6 150
2008 16 162
2009 15 197
2010 17 259
2011 23 324
2012 13 307
2013 17 340
2014 17 307
2015 20 431
2016 20 426
2017 22 463
2018 23 414
2019 22 565
2020 24 615
2021 28 682
2022 20 577
2023 34 651
2024 24 550
2025 11 594

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 212 242 655
Political Economy 305 341 878
Development Studies 630 688 2745
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 606 662 3138
Finance 668 729 3406

Business rankings

Denison University ranked 665th for Business in the United States and 3283rd in the World with 531 publications made and 10,274 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.

Business ranking Location
#665 of 1,388 In the United States
#726 of 1,472 In North America
#3283 of 6,366 In the World

Denison University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 8 39
1994 2 45
1995 6 62
1996 4 58
1997 5 41
1998 2 57
1999 6 39
2000 7 94
2001 7 58
2002 8 127
2003 13 98
2004 11 115
2005 11 132
2006 5 137
2007 10 211
2008 19 211
2009 17 249
2010 19 316
2011 21 361
2012 16 412
2013 20 463
2014 22 399
2015 11 500
2016 18 494
2017 16 512
2018 21 494
2019 20 598
2020 23 610
2021 21 691
2022 19 619
2023 19 623
2024 21 492
2025 16 487

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

Business subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Public Policy / Administration 447 493 1519
Advertising 528 575 2092
Marketing 640 698 3256
Finance 668 729 3406
Management 758 823 3896