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Denison UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$53,830
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Denison University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Granville, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,293, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 29%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $53,830.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$53,830
Avg tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
29% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsRetention Rate Insight
90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsGraduation Rate Insight
82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Acceptance Rate 29%
Retention Rate (High Retention Rate) 90%
Graduation Rate (High Graduation Rate) 82%
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1410
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-31
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1410
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-31
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards53%
Female Student Population
9:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
2k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
62%
Non-U.S. Citizen
14%
Hispanic
8%
Black
6%
Asian
4%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Socio-Economic Diversity
21% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsFederal Grant Aid
21%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
21%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.