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My teachers are very passionate about their work and like to communicate with students in and out of the classroom. Some of my classes have been interesting, but several have been quite dull.
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Overall Experience

Denison - Granville, OH

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Most students who come to Denison absolutely love it. While some students find it a mediocre experience, very few would say they hate it. The quality of education is exceptional, and that alone is enough to convince some students that Denison is the place where they belong. A lot of people also fall in love with the intimate atmosphere that seems to pervade the University. Not only do you live among your peers, but most people are also friends with their professors, which results in a feeling of belonging. No one can deny that being good-naturedly teased by their professor doesn’t engender feelings of acceptance. A lot of students also value the safety of the campus. Those students that are unhappy with Denison are generally unhappy with the social scene, lack of diversity, or the exceptional work load. However, your happiness at college is largely a choice. No matter where you go, you will find problems, and you’ll deal with them. Nowhere is perfect.

No matter how fed-up students may get sometimes, no one can claim that the academic opportunities at Denison aren’t amazing, and that the atmosphere isn’t unique. Those that want wild college years can find them, and those that don’t can find that, too. The atmosphere is far from that of a big city, and that is a large portion of Denison’s appeal. It may not be a wild metropolis, but it is exciting in its own way.

By The Numbers

General Information:
Denison University
1 Main St.
Granville, OH 43023

Control:
Private

Academic Calendar:
Semester

Religious Affiliation:
None

Founded:
1831

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(800) DENISON [336-4766]

Full-Time Undergraduates:
2,200

Part-Time Undergraduates:
29

Total Male Undergraduates:
970

Total Female Undergraduates:
1,259

Overall Acceptance Rate:
44%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
87%

Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered

Regular Acceptance Rate:
43%

Total Applicants:
4,947

Total Acceptances:
2,167

Freshman Enrollment:
616

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
28%

Early Decision Deadline:
November 15

Early Decision Notification:
December 1

Regular Decision Deadline:
January 1

Regular Decision Notification:
April 1

Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1

Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
433

Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
13

Transfer Applications Received:
66

Transfer Applications Accepted:
24

Transfer Students Enrolled:
18

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1140–1330

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
570–670

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
570–660

Freshman Retention Rate:
88%

Top 10% of High School Class:
51%

Application Fee:
$40

Common Application Accepted?:
Yes

Supplemental Forms?:
Required

Admissions Phone:
(740) 587-6276

Admissions E-Mail:
admissions@denison.edu

Admissions Web Site:
Tuition:
$28,920

Room and Board:
$8,120

Books and Supplies:
$600

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$23,968

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:
58%

Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
81%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
February 15

Financial Aid Phone:
(740) 587-6279

Financial Aid E-Mail:
finaid@denison.edu

Financial Aid Web Site:

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