At a glance
Average net price
$40,007
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
78.9%
Admission rate
17%
Undergrad size
2,380
In-state tuition
$67,000
Out-of-state tuition
$67,000
Cost of attendance
$81,900
Median earnings (10y)
$67,753
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,410
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 88.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (33%), humanities & arts (31%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Health2%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts31%
- Social sciences33%
- Trades & services5%
- Social sciences21.6%~514 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication10.3%~245 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~217 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business8.3%~198 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology7.1%~170 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~137 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.8%~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English4.0%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.4%~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History2.2%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.8%~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 155 | $53,668 | $24,102 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 115 | $38,133 | $25,187 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 100 | — | $26,960 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 98 | — | $25,645 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 93 | $28,030 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | $24,125 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 43 | $35,288 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 33 | $27,021 | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 33 | $28,362 | $26,500 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | $35,424 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 27 | $27,013 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $25,270 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Denison University
Denison University is a mid-sized institution located in Granville, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,380 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Communication, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Denison University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $40,007 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,000 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $81,900 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 78.9%, a strong completion outcome. 88.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,753 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Denison University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Communication, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (31% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Denison University accepts 17% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,410. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Granville, Ohio (suburb), Denison University draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Denison University
Q.How much does Denison University cost?
The average net price at Denison University is $40,007 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $81,900.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Denison University?
Denison University has a 6-year graduation rate of 78.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Denison University?
Denison University admits 17% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Denison University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Denison University graduate earns $67,753 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Denison University?
Published tuition is $67,000 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Denison University located?
Denison University is located in Granville, Ohio (ZIP 43023).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Denison University at their official website.