Denison University
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1831
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
2,263
Environment:
Suburban
Endowment:
$535,326,705
Admissions
Address
1 Main Street
Granville, OH 43023
Website
http://www.denison.edu
Admissions E-mail
admissions@denison.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
More Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.6
Send application by:
January 15
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Perry Robinson
Admissions office telephone:
(740) 587-6276
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
January 15
Decision sent by:
April 1
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
November 1
Decision sent by:
N/A
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$40
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
No
Applications via E-mail:
No
Electronic application:
https://dss.denison.edu/admissions/apppart1ss.php
Tuition deposit:
$300 (Nonrefundable)
Room deposit:
N/A (Nonrefundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Required
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
N/A |
| Mathematics |
4 |
N/A |
| Science |
4 |
N/A |
| Lab |
N/A |
N/A |
| Foreign language |
3 |
N/A |
| Social studies |
2 |
N/A |
| History |
1 |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
1 |
N/A |
| Total academic units |
19 |
N/A |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Neither SAT nor ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
February 1
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing, ACT without writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
N/A
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Very important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Very important
Application essay:
Very important
Recommendation:
Very important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Important
Extracurricular activities:
Important
Talent/ability:
Important
Character/personal qualities:
Considered
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Considered
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
More Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
39%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
67%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
38%
Total applicants:
5,010
Total acceptances:
1,942
Total freshman enrollment:
573
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
N/A
| Proportion of freshman enrolled
from early action and early decision is not available for
graphing.
|
Male applicants:
2,297
Male acceptances:
817
Male freshman enrollment:
238
Female applicants:
2,713
Female acceptances:
1,125
Female freshman enrollment:
335
Out-of-state freshmen:
66%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
409
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
281
Students enrolled from waiting list:
3
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
52%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
86%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
100%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
50%
Average high school GPA:
3.6
First-year students submitting GPA:
96%
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
63%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
580 – 690
Math:
590 – 680
Combined:
1170 – 1370
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
19.0% |
18.0% |
| 600-699 |
52.0% |
56.0% |
| 500-599 |
28.0% |
25.0% |
| 400-499 |
1.0% |
1.0% |
| 300-399 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
| 200-299 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
29%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
26 – 30
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
32.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
60.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
8.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
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