Denison University
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,600 within 10 years; strong 79% graduation rate.
About This School
Denison University is a private nonprofit institution located in Granville, Ohio with approximately 2,380 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 17%. The average net price after financial aid is $40,007 per year. The graduation rate is 79%, and the typical graduate earns $57,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Denison University is a private liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, United States. One of the earliest colleges established in the former Northwest Territory, Denison University was founded in 1831. It was first called the Granville Literary and Theological Institution, later took the name Granville College, and, in the mid-1850s, was renamed Denison University, in honor of William S. Denison, a major early benefactor. The college enrolled 2,300 students in fall 2023. Students choose from 65 academic programs.
This is a strong option for students who want a tight-knit liberal arts experience — an 89% freshman retention rate and 80% graduation rate suggest students genuinely thrive here, and the $21,250 median debt at graduation is quite manageable. That said, the $38,111 average net price is still steep, and median earnings of $57,600 a decade out are solid but not exceptional, so students should think carefully about their intended field before committing. The highly selective 17% acceptance rate means this is a school students need to earn, but those who fit the small-college, residential liberal arts mold will likely find it worth the investment.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,380 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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