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Denison University

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world rank  1347

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Overview

Established in 1831, the Denison University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Granville (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Denison University (DU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Denison University (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 194-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Denison University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Denison University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Denison University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Denison University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym DU
Founded 1831
Motto
Colours Red and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address 100 West College Street
Granville
43023-0713 Ohio
United States
Denison University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Denison University Phone Number (740) 587 0810
Denison University Fax Number (740) 587 6306
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Denison University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Denison University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Denison University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Denison University.



Denison University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Denison University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Denison University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 20-29% making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Denison University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Denison University's Admission Office Admission Office

Box H
Granville 43023
(740) 587 6276
800 336 4766

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Denison University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Denison University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Denison University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Denison University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Denison University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Denison University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Denison University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Denison University is None Religious Affiliation

None. formerly Baptist


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Denison University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Denison University's Library
Denison University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 403,389 physical volumes, 68,182 physical media, 594,287 digital/electronic media and 686 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 26 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Denison University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Denison University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Denison University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,479 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Denison University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Denison University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Denison University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Denison University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Denison University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Denison University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Denison University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Denison University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Denison University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Denison University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Denison University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Five Colleges of Ohio
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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