Denison University
Liberal arts college · Granville, OH · 2,380 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
17%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1320–1490
ACT (middle 50%)
30–33
Average net price
$40,163
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$86,900
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
78%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Denison University?
Denison University accepts about 17 of every 100 applicants (17%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1320 and 1490 on the SAT. A score at or above 1490 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1320, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–33.
The latest federal data says Denison University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Denison University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Denison University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $86,900 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $40,163 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $71,000 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$71,000
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$71,000
- Room & board$17,400
- Total cost of attendance$86,900
- Average net price after grants$40,163
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Communications, Biology, Psychology, Visual & Performing Arts.
Denison University FAQ
- What is Denison University's acceptance rate?
- 17% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Denison University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1320–1490. Aim for 1490 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Denison University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–33.
- Is Denison University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Denison University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Denison University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Denison University cost?
- About $86,900 a year before aid; $40,163 on average after grants.
- What is Denison University's FAFSA school code?
- 003042. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Denison University receives your information.
- What is Denison University's graduation rate?
- 78% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Denison University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA | 17% | 1410–1540 | $18,056 | 94% |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | 16% | 1440–1540 | $38,930 | 90% |
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