Fast Facts
Founded in
Our purpose is to inspire and educate our students to become autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents, and active citizens of a democratic society
1831
Our History
Our History
Programs for Today’s Careers
+ 4 pre-professional programs
65 academic programs
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Balancing breadth with depth, building experience and skills on a liberal arts foundation in the arts, sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Our Curriculum
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Current Enrollment
2,400
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Alumni Success
of grads are employed, in graduate school, or completing service within six months
92%
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Located in
30 minutes outside of Columbus, a thriving metro area:
- No. 2 in nation for hiring
- 7th largest economy in U.S.
- 15th largest city in the U.S.
“Denison is defined by the people who come here, the relationships we form with one another, and the way those relationships shape our lives.â€
Adam Weinberg, President
Adam Weinberg, President
Admission
Denison seeks students who have demonstrated a seriousness toward their academic lives and would bring a variety of interests, characteristics, and personal qualities to our dynamic campus community.
Applications
Every application is holistically reviewed by our team of admission counselors.
Nov. 15 - Early Decision I (binding) Deadline
Jan. 15 - Early Decision II (binding) Deadline
Jan. 15 - Regular Decision Deadline
12,000+
Nov. 15 - Early Decision I (binding) Deadline
Jan. 15 - Early Decision II (binding) Deadline
Jan. 15 - Regular Decision Deadline
12,000+
Admission Rate
20%
Since 2008
Denison practices no-harm test-optional admission. Applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application.
Test-Optional
ACT
29-33
SAT
1320-1470
Tuition & Financial Aid
Committed to making a top-tier education affordable
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Denison meets full demonstrated financial need for each student
100%
need-based financial aid and merit-based scholarships awarded annually
Over $70 million
Location
Our beautiful campus overlooks the Village of Granville, and just down the road is Columbus, one of the nation’s best cities for the arts, internships, and entrepreneurship.
Nearby Columbus
11th fastest growing city in the U.S.
Top City
- Top 10 major city for young entrepreneurs
- No. 1 city to work in tech
- No. 2 in the nation for hiring Columbus: More on Columbus
- No. 1 city to work in tech
- No. 2 in the nation for hiring Columbus: More on Columbus
Campus Plan
Designed by landscape architecture legends known for Central Park, the U.S. Capitol, and the Biltmore Estate
Frederick Law Olmsted
Beautiful, historic Granville is a charming New England-style village of 5,700, with more than 100 homes and churches listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Granville, Ohio
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30 mins:
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is only 24 miles from campus
From Granville to Columbus
Global Community
Across campus, students are surrounded by peers who come from similar and different backgrounds and who share and have different world views.
Globally Diverse
Top 10 countries: China, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Vietnam
50 U.S. states, territories, Washington D.C., & 73 countries represented
Arts at Denison
The arts intersect with nearly every facet of life at Denison. Students often bring a passion for the arts, and once here, they find new ones.
Majors & Minors in the Arts
including Art History & Visual Culture, Cinema, Dance, Music, Music Theatre, Theatre, and Visual Arts
389
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More than
engage with the Denison Museum's collections and exhibitions each year through class visits
100 classes
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Big Red Athletics
Expand your athletic interests, hone your skills, and maintain a healthy lifestyle in our top-tier facilities. Big Red athletics are a way of life at Denison, honoring a tradition of victory that turns scholar-athletes into leaders and team players in the classroom.
Denison Athletics
26 NCAA D-III Varsity Teams
North Coast Athletic Conference
19 All-Sports Trophies
Conference Championships
171
NCAA Scholarship Winners
The NCAA program provides $10,000 scholarships to top scholar-athletes at all levels
55
Academic All-Americans
Denison has earned 111 Academic All-America® selections in school history
115
Student Athletes
Nearly 30% of all Denison students are varsity athletes
1:3
Club & Intramural Sports
45+
Alumni & Outcomes
The best years of your life shouldn’t happen at college. Sure, your college years are going to be great, but Denison sets you up for something even better — a lifetime of best years.
Denison has a strong network, with alumni living around the world. Our alumni have achieved success in a wide range of fields, including business, law, medicine, education, the arts, and public service, and more, and have a strong tradition of giving back to their alma mater.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Send any questions to admission@denison.edu or call 740-587-6276, and come visit our campus! We think you’ll find that our campus is as friendly and welcoming as it is beautiful.