Denison University

https://www.denison.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$67,000

4.69% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$43,721

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

17.4%

15,012 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,394

99.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

78.9%

516 Graduates

About

Denison University is a higher education institution located in Licking County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Denison University were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (76 degrees awarded), International Business, Trade, & Commerce (55 degrees), and Mass Communication & Media Studies (54 degrees).

In 2024, 654 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Denison University. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (386 degrees), 10.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Denison University is $67,000, which is $38,822 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Denison University is $67,000, which is $38,822 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $43,721.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Denison University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$67,000

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Denison University was $67,000. The cost of tuition at Denison University is $38,822 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Denison University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$43,721

2024 Value

3.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Denison University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,721. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Denison University grew by 3.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of Denison University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,400

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Denison University was of $15,400 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.94% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Denison University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Denison University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.04% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Denison University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Denison University received 15,012 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.96% annual growth. Out of those 15,012 applicants, 2,611 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 17.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,394 students enrolled at Denison University in 2024. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Denison University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

17.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,611

Accepted Out of 15,012

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Denison University was 17.4% (2,611 admissions from 15,012 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 16.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.96%, while admissions grew by 5.79%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Denison University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2024)

183

Scores Submitted (2024)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Denison University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Denison University had a total enrollment of 2,394 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Denison University is 2,381 students and the part-time enrollment is 13. This means that 99.5% of students enrolled at Denison University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Denison University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.2% White, 7.27% Hispanic or Latino, 5.35% Black or African American, 4.26% Asian, 3.88% Two or More Races, 0.0835% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0418% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Denison University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.1%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Denison University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,394 students. The full-time enrollment at Denison University is 2,381 and the part-time enrollment is 13. This means that 99.5% of students enrolled at Denison University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Denison University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Denison University was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Denison University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Denison University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,441 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
174 enrolled students
Black or African American
128 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Denison University is 60.2% White, 7.27% Hispanic or Latino, 5.35% Black or African American, 4.26% Asian, 3.88% Two or More Races, 0.0835% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0418% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 32 students (1.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 106 more women than men received degrees from Denison University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Denison University is white (386 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Denison University is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (76 degrees awarded), followed by International Business, Trade, & Commerce (55 degrees) and Mass Communication & Media Studies (54 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Denison University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (26 degrees), and Social Sciences (128 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Denison University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (401,779 people), Other managers (396,688 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (187,834 people), Chief executives & legislators (171,355 people), and Postsecondary teachers (147,653 people).

The most specialized majors at Denison University in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (26 degrees), Social Sciences (128 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees), and Communications (65 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Denison University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Denison University are Cultural & Gender Studies (22 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (26 degrees), Social Sciences (128 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees), and Communications (65 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Denison University are Elementary & secondary schools (487,247 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (401,874 people), Legal services (328,549 people), Computer Systems Design (309,626 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (229,630 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Denison University.

Most Common (2024)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
76 degrees awarded
International Business, Trade, & Commerce
55 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
54 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Denison University was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Denison University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

274

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

380

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 274 degrees were awarded to men at Denison University, which is 0.721 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (380).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Denison University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Denison University in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 2.45 times more than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Denison University in Mass Communication & Media Studies, which is 3.5 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 82% of students graduating from Denison University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 85% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
386 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Denison University is white (386 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

1.53% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
321 degrees awarded
White Female
298 degrees awarded
White Female
284 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Denison University is white female (321 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (298 degrees).

Operations

Denison University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.04B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 78.8M (7.59%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Denison University had a total salary expenditure of 185M. Denison University employs 107 Assistant professors, 78 Associate professors and 52 Professors. Most academics at Denison University are Female Assistant professor (55), Male Assistant professor (52), and Female Associate professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Denison University are: Management, with 181 employees, Service, with 102 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees.

Endowment

$1.04B

2024 Endowment

3.07%

growth from 2023

Denison University has an endowment valued at about $1.04B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Denison University grew 3.07% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $990M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Denison University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$74.8M

2024 Salaries

7.14%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Denison University paid a median of $74.8M in salaries, which represents 40.4% of their overall expenditure ($185M) and a 7.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.676% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$25.2M

Instructional Salaries

249

Number of Employees

In 2024, Denison University paid a total of $25.2M to 249 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Denison University were Management with 181 employees, Service with 102 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees.

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