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Denison University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Granville, Ohio. Big Red was founded in 1831. The college enrolls around 2,272 students a year, including 2,272 undergraduates.
It is very difficult to get into Big Red. The acceptance rate at Big Red is 26%. Out of 10,233 applications received in 2022, 2,689 students were offered admission.
Denison University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 26% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 43% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 28% |
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Denison University is located in the town of Granville, Ohio, near Columbus.
If you are interested in seeing Big Red for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Granville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn Columbus International (CMH).
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Denison University and Granville are like without leaving home.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Big Red is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Big Red is Apr 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1410 and Above
1250 to 1410
1250 and Less
The median SAT score for Big Red students is 1304. Applicants with SAT scores of 1410 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Big Red, while applicants with SAT scores between 1250 to 1410 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1250 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Big Red.
Tuition & Fees
$76,826
In State$76,826
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Wondering what life at Big Red is like? There are approximately 2,272 students enrolled at Big Red. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 26% percent are from OH and 74% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time26%
In State74%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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