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Denison University

PrivateGranville, USA₹0.7 L/yrEst. 1831Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Granville, USA
Accreditation Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), Five Colleges of Ohio
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (65 academic programs majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Denison University is a private institution in Granville, OH, USA, founded in 1831. Denison University is a residential liberal arts college known for its rigorous academics, 9:1 student-faculty ratio, full need-based financial aid, and emphasis on global engag

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: BA, BS, BFA
  • Majors Available: 65 academic programs
  • Curriculum: The General Education Program requires W101 First-Year Writing Workshop, two courses each from Fine Arts, lab Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, one interdivisional course (e.g., Environmental Studies, Global Health), language proficiency, and competencies in quantitative reasoning, oral communication, power/justice, writing. It balances breadth with depth on a liberal arts foundation in arts, sciences, social sciences, humanities.
  • Distinctive Programs: Data Analytics, Global Commerce, Global Health, International Studies, Environmental Studies; pre-professional programs; individually-designed majors
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 9:1

Campus and Location

Located in Granville, USA. Campus spans ~1,100 acres (incl. 400-acre biological reserve).

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Data Analytics
  • Members of Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), Five Colleges of Ohio

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 17% (class of 2028), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Hundreds of approved programs worldwide; required/encouraged for some majors lik

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (65 academic programs majors) UG USD 74,000 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (65 academic programs majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional (no-harm policy since 2008)

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

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