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Denison At A Glance

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
University Owned 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

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

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 Regular Admission - January 15 Financial Aid - March 1