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Denison University

Granville, OHPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Highly Selective • 17% Acceptance
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17%
Accept Rate
Highly Selective
$40,007
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.4K
Students
Medium campus body
$51,352
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Denison University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Granville, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 17%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
17% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading660 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math660 - 760
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 33
1typical 50% range36
17%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences24% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,394
Earnings 5yr: $83,351
Debt: $24,102
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,730
Earnings 5yr: $64,696
Debt: $25,187
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,429
Earnings 5yr: $47,475
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,654
Earnings 5yr: $60,971
Debt: $25,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,358
Earnings 5yr: $50,912
Debt: N/A
Sociology and Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,035
Earnings 5yr: $55,049
Debt: $26,500
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $75,525
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,795
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,744
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,179
Debt: $24,125
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $51,383
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,167
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $37,531
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$40,007
In-State Tuition$67,000
Out-of-State Tuition$67,000
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

13%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$51,352
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,753

Completion Signals

79%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$230/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

48%
Men
52%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$103,917
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