Denison University
Denison
Granville, Ohio 43023
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes
Denison University is a private suburban institution in Granville, Ohio. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1395.
A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,753 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,111.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1395
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
18
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History On December 13, 1831, John Pratt, the college's first president and a graduate of Brown University, inaugurated classes at the Granville Literary and Theological Institution.
- •Situated on a 200-acre (81 ha) farm south of the village of Granville; it was the second Baptist college west of the Allegheny mountains after Georgetown College, which was founded in 1829.
- •The first term included 37 students, 27 of whom hailed from Granville; nearly half of these students were under fifteen years of age.
- •The school's first Commencement, which graduated three classics majors, was held in 1840.
Source: Wikipedia
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