Denison University

Name: Denison University Common Data Set 2021-22
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2021-22

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Acceptance Rate

28.3%

Applications

9,513

Admitted

2,689

Enrolled

654

SAT Composite

1250-1340

SAT Math

620-680

SAT Reading

610-650

ACT Composite

28-30

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$67,753

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

79%

6-year completion

Average net price

$40,007

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$26,000

federal loans only

Nonpayment

FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate

Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.

The numbers, as published

§ This report474numbers from this report.

General Information

3 TABLES

Address Information

Main Phone Number (Area Code)740

Main Phone Number:587-6276

WWW Home Page Address:www.denison.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):740

Admissions Phone Number:587-6276

Admissions Email Address:admissions@denison.edu

Degrees Offered

Bachelor'sX

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	105	383	383
Hispanic/Latino	56	177	177
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	45	132	132
White, non-Hispanic	388	1350	1357
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	0	1	1
Asian, non-Hispanic	18	75	76
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	0	1	2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	25	96	96
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	17	48	48
Total	654	2263	2272

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	125	132	374	631
Did not persist	0	0	1	1
Final cohort	125	132	373	630
Completed in less than four years	96	88	301	485
Completed in less than five years	3	12	13	28
Completed in less than six years	1	0	0	1
Total completers	100	100	314	514
Six-year graduation rate	80%	76%	84%	82%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	138	113	358	609
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	138	113	358	609
Completed in less than four years	106	83	279	468
Completed in less than five years	1	4	15	20
Completed in less than six years	0	1	1	2
Total completers	107	88	295	490
Six-year graduation rate	78%	78%	82%	81%

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	87.4%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	4316	5197	Not reported	9,513
Admitted	1237	1452	Not reported	2,689
Enrolled	320	334	Not reported	654
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	334	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	0	0	Not reported	Not reported

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:1,568

Number accepting a place on the waiting list:285

Number of wait-listed students admitted:16

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units20

English4

Mathematics4

Science4

Foreign language4

Social studies4

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	28	185
ACT	23	152

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	1250	1410	1340
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	610	690	650
SAT math	620	740	680
ACT composite	28	32	30
ACT math	26	31	27
ACT English	27	34	31
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80025

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69956

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59919

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100

SAT Math: 700-80044

SAT Math: 600-69940

SAT Math: 500-59916

SAT Math: 200-299100

SAT Composite: 1400-160030

SAT Composite: 1200-139958

SAT Composite: 1000-119912

SAT Composite: 400-599100

ACT Composite: 30-3653

ACT Composite: 24-2947

ACT Composite: 18-230

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class71

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class88

Percent in top half of high school graduating class100

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0

Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:35

Admission Policies

Application closing date (fall): Month1

Application closing date (fall): Day15

Priority Date: Month1

Priority Date: Day15

Amount of housing deposit:0

If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	132	145	Not reported	277
Admitted	24	23	Not reported	47
Enrolled	9	10	Not reported	19

Application for Admission

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Þ NA

Fall Closing Date: Month4

Spring Closing Date: Month11

Fall Notification Date: Month5

Spring Notification Date: Month12

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day15

Spring Closing Date: Day15

Fall Notification Date: Day15

Spring Notification Date: Day15

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Double majorX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Required Course Work

Arts/fine artsX

English (including composition)X

Foreign languagesX

HumanitiesX

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)75%

Percent of males who join fraternities0%

Percent of females who join sororities0%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%

Percent who live off campus or commute0%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)74%

Percent of males who join fraternities25%

Percent of females who join sororities44%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Apartments for single studentsX

Cooperative housingX

Theme housingX

Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

3 TABLES

Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	60000	60000
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	0	0
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	Not reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

All Institutions Expenses

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1000	1000	1000
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	1000	1000	1000
Other expenses	500	500	500

Financial Aid

8 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	259	1006	5
Average institutional non-need grant	18027	17589	3409
Athletic grant recipients	0	0	0
Average athletic grant	0	0	0

Reporting Year

Academic Year2021-2022 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$2,104,448

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$294,216

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$48,484,463

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$440,409

Total Scholarships/Grants$51,323,536

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,957,225

Federal Work-Study$1,355,760

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$970,141

Total Self-Help$7,283,126

Parent Loans$0

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,239,524

Athletic Awards$0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$358,402

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$8,400

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$21,627,346

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$166,614

Total Scholarships/Grants$22,160,762

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,354,112

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$4,432,719

Total Self-Help$10,786,831

Parent Loans$2,800,412

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,424,152

Athletic Awards$0

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	654	2307	14
Applied for need-based aid	480	1503	2
Determined to have financial need	362	1185	0
Awarded any aid	362	1185	0
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	362	1185	0
Awarded need-based self-help aid	306	991	0
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	49	165	0
Need fully met	362	1185	0
Average percentage of need met	100	100	Not reported
Average financial aid package	53719	54588	Not reported
Average need-based scholarship or grant	44027	42387	Not reported
Average need-based self-help award	6973	9232	Not reported
Average need-based loan	3404	4532	Not reported

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.466

Source Type Loan

H5 student loans

Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.

H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	239	51	31140
Federal loan programs	239	51	21891
Institutional loan programs	56	12	4121
State loan programs	0	0	0
Private student loans	40	9	43522

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Þ NA Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☒ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2021-2022

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	224	68	292
Members of minority groups	57	11	68
Females	111	28	139
Males	113	40	153
Nonresidents	7	2	9
Doctorate or other terminal degree	216	25	241
Master's, but not terminal master's	8	27	35
Bachelor's degree	0	4	4
Unknown or other highest degree	0	12	12
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	0	0	0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	118	71
10-19 students	118	71
20-29 students	271	35
30-39 students	154	6
40-49 students	4	4
50-99 students	3	0
100+ students	1	0
Total	0	0

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	0%	Not reported	0%
Natural resources and conservation	23%	Not reported	4%
Architecture	0%	Not reported	0%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	8%	Not reported	1%
Communication/journalism	48%	Not reported	8%
Communication technologies	0%	Not reported	0%
Computer and information sciences	18%	Not reported	3%
Personal and culinary services	0%	Not reported	0%
Education	18%	Not reported	3%
Engineering	0%	Not reported	0%
Engineering technologies	0%	Not reported	0%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	28%	Not reported	5%
Family and consumer sciences	0%	Not reported	0%
Law/legal studies	0%	Not reported	0%
English	24%	Not reported	4%
Liberal arts/general studies	2%	Not reported	0%
Library science	0%	Not reported	0%
Biological/life sciences	61%	Not reported	10%
Mathematics and statistics	13%	Not reported	2%
Military science and military technologies	0%	Not reported	0%
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	21%	Not reported	4%
Philosophy and religious studies	11%	Not reported	2%
Theology and religious vocations	0%	Not reported	0%
Physical sciences	15%	Not reported	3%
Science technologies	0%	Not reported	0%
Psychology	34%	Not reported	6%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	0%	Not reported	0%
Public administration and social services	0%	Not reported	0%
Social sciences	142%	Not reported	24%
Construction trades	0%	Not reported	0%
Mechanic and repair technologies	0%	Not reported	0%
Precision production	0%	Not reported	0%
Transportation and materials moving	0%	Not reported	0%
Visual and performing arts	38%	Not reported	6%
Health professions and related programs	0%	Not reported	0%
Business/marketing	76%	Not reported	13%
History	16%	Not reported	3%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Bachelors

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