Common Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from Denison University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
17.4%
Total Applicants
15,012
Total Admitted
2,611
Total Enrolled
621
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 7,494 | 7,518 | 15,012 |
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,414 | 2,611 |
| Enrolled | 287 | 334 | 621 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11/15
Applied1,941
Admitted356
Waitlist
Offered
2,213
Accepted Spot
464
Admitted from Waitlist
76
Admission Factors
How Denison University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendations
Important
EssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesDemonstrated Interest
Considered
Class RankTest ScoresInterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst Generation
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1340–1480
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)660–730
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)660–760
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)30–33
136
ACT English (25th–75th)29–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)26–31
136
Submitting SAT: 29%
Submitting ACT: 22%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$71,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$71,000
Required Fees
$0
Room & Board
$17,400
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total COA (In-State)
$89,400
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$89,400
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$53,868
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$38,899
% Graduating with Debt
39%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
73%
5-Year Rate
78.4%
6-Year Rate
78.9%
Special Study Options
Double majorHonors programIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Denison University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 78.4%. View original PDF.
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