Denison University
Location: Granville, OH (suburban, large town)
Size: 2,258 students
Avg percent need-met: 100%
Acceptance rate: 28%
Middle 50% ACT: 29-33 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1280-1450 **Test Optional**
Denison is a small university in the Midwest with an East Coast liberal arts feel. Class sizes are small and varied, professors are intelligent, and critical thinking is highly encouraged. Academic involvement is also highly regarded, and they offer a strong support network for students, including a diverse alumni network which helps with post-grad job searching. The student body is diverse, with many extracurriculars offered, and there's a strong sense of community.
Popular majors / known for: Communications, Economics, Biology, Psychology
Academic approach: Liberal arts. Denison's Learning Guide encourages students to center their learning on asking questions, being creative, taking risks, maintaining integrity, and showing courage.
Fun fact: Granville has tight-knit community charm including a custard shop with weekly flavors, book store, local farmer’s market, art galleries, and two cozy inns (one is even rumored to be haunted).
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Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Priority deadline: None
Supplemental essays: None
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due Jan 15
Interviews: Important
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