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

Page last updated: May 2022