Admissions
Denison At A Glance
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Postgraduate Scholarships
Important Deadlines
In the last 15 years, Denison students have won 37 Fulbright Scholarships and 10 National Science Foundation Fellowships. Five students have been recognized as USA Today Academic All-Americans. Denison ranks third in Division III schools nationwide with 42 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. Early Decision - December 1
Founded in 1831, Denison University has a reputation for challenging
academics. However, energetic, discussion-oriented classes and
dedicated faculty are just part of what distinguishes Denison's
programs. Take a closer look and you'll discover that Denison combines
outstanding classroom experiences with opportunities to test knowledge
in the real world.
General Information
Students
Denison University is a selective, four-year, private, residential
liberal arts college. It is located in Granville, Ohio, a college
community just 27 miles east of Columbus, the state capital. Denison
has more than 48 majors, concentrations and programs of study. Denison has adopted a test optional admission policy.
Total Enrollment - 2,100
44% Men
56% Women
Students of Color - 17%
International Students - 4%
Origin of Students - 48 states, the District of Columbia and 27 countries
The Campus
Entering Student
Profile
(Class of 2011)
Denison's campus is beautiful and exceptionally well-suited for its
academic mission. It features a mixture of historic and contemporary
buildings, and state-of-the-art science facilities. Spanning 1,000
acres, the campus includes a 350-acre biological reserve. All
buildings, academic, residential and athletic, are within walking
distance of each other, which helps build a sense of community.
Number Applied - 5,196
Number Accepted - 2,033 (39%)
Number Enrolled - 585
Average SAT Combined - 1262
Average ACT Score - 28
Percent in Top Fifth of HS Class - 77%
Percent in Top Tenth of HS Class - 52%
Technology on Campus
Majors
Computer/Student Ratio - 1:3
Residence Hall Rooms On-Line - 100%
Campus-wide Wi-fi
48 Courses of Study Offered
Top Enrolled Majors: Communication, Economics, English, Psychology,
Biology, Political Science, History
Faculty
Library
Total Faculty - 199
Faculty with Terminal Degrees - 97%
Women Faculty - 45%
Faculty of Color - 17%
Student/Faculty Ratio - 10:1
Average Class Size - 19
Volumes - 418,727
Government Documents - 358,629
Periodical Subscriptions -
1,145 paper/ 24,430 sound recordings/ 118,423 microforms
Consort Libraries
Borrow/Lending - 2,650,000
Ohio LINK Libraries
Titles Available - 44,500,000
Financial Aid Profile
Financial Resources
Receiving Need-Based and Merit Aid - 34%
Receiving Merit-Based Aid Only - 57%
Total University Aid - $33,891,549
2006-2007 Annual Budget - $81,760,000
University Endowment - $640 million
Total University Assets - $822.2 million
Accreditations
Athletics and
Extracurricular Opportunities
Denison is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and certified by
the Ohio Board of Regents to grant Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
Science, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Denison's pre-med program
is recognized by all medical schools accredited by the Association of
American Medical Colleges. The Athletic Training Program is accredited
by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Varsity Sports - 23
Club and Intramural Sports - 49
Conference: North Coast Athletic
Conference (NCAC) - NCAA Div. III
Denison has Won 9 Consecutive NCAC
All-Sports Championship Titles
Conference Championships since 1984 - 94
Student Organizations - 150
Leadership Positions on Campus - 600+
Student Government Budget - $725,000
Fundraising
Costs (2007-2008)
Gifts to Denison's $160-million Capital Campaign have already exceeded $146 million and 2006-07 Annual Fund donations from alumni, parents and friends were nearly $5 million.
Tuition - $32,160
Room (Double) - $4,750
Board - $3,820
Activity & Health Center Fee - $850
Total College Cost - $41,580
Regular Admission - January 15
Financial Aid - March 1