Acceptance Rate
17%
Enrollment
2,398
Graduation Rate
80%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,753
Retention Rate
89%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1300–1470
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)29–32
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$64,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,000
Avg Net Price
$38,111
Room & Board
$15,400
Total COA
$76,900
Median Debt
$26,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$15,093
$30,001–48,000
$12,775
$48,001–75,000
$15,451
$75,001–110,000
$29,492
$110,001+
$46,510
Pell Grant Rate: 13%
Federal Loan Rate: 52%
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Sticker Price$79,400
Estimated Net Price$38,111 (avg)
This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.
Denison University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
80%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,753
Retention Rate
89%
Median Debt
$26,000
Top Programs
Social Sciences
21.2%
Biology
10.2%
Communication
9.0%
Business & Marketing
7.7%
Psychology
7.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.9%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
6.7%
Interdisciplinary Studies
4.9%
English
3.7%
Computer Science
3.1%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | 78 | $52,234 |
| Economics | 78 | $69,793 |
| Biology, General | 56 | $48,727 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 54 | — |
| International Business | 39 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 30 | $59,094 |
| Computer Science | 26 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 26 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 25 | $55,445 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 25 | $42,411 |
| Education, General | 22 | $39,480 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 20 | — |
| History | 19 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 18 | $36,408 |
| Mathematics | 18 | — |
Demographics
Men 48%Women 52%
White
60.3%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
7.1%
Asian
4.3%
Two or More
4.3%
International
17.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-15
EDII2026-01-15
RD2026-01-15
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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