Denison University Description:

Denison is a highly-rated liberal arts college located in Granville, Ohio, about 30 miles east of Columbus. The university (more accurately a "college" since there are no graduate programs) boasts an impressive 10 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and students come from all across the U.S. and world. Denison's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences have earned it a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

The 900-acre campus is home to a 550-acre biological reserve. Denison does well with financial aid -- the majority of aid comes in the form of grants, and students graduate with less debt than at most comparable colleges. On the athletic front, Denison is a member of the NCAA's Division III North Coast Athletic Conference; it fields 23 sports--11 for men, and 12 for women. Denison has over 100 clubs and organizations, and hosts several concerts and events throughout the year.

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Admissions Data (2014):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 56%
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• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
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Enrollment (2014):

• Total Enrollment: 2,278 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
• 99% Full-time

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Costs (2014 - 15):

• Tuition and Fees: $45,670
• Books: $650 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $11,180
• Other Expenses: $1,200
• Total Cost: $58,700

Denison University Financial Aid (2013 - 14):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 98%
  • Loans: 63%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $27,108
  • Loans: $9,489

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Communication Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, History, Political Science, Psychology

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 89%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 79%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 82%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Denison University Mission Statement:

mission statement from the http://denison.edu/campus/about/our-values

"Our purpose is to inspire and educate our students to become autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents and active citizens of a democratic society. Through an emphasis on active learning, we engage students in the liberal arts, which fosters self-determination and demonstrates the transformative power of education. We envision our students' lives as based upon rational choice, a firm belief in human dignity and compassion unlimited by cultural, racial, sexual, religious or economic barriers, and directed toward an engagement with the central issues of our time."

Denison University profile last updated August 2015.