Denison University
Granville, OH · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1320 and 1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 30
Popular programs at Denison University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 77 | |
| 2 | Communication and Media Studies. | 64 | |
| 3 | International Business. | 56 | |
| 4 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 53 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 46 | |
| 6 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 31 | |
| 7 | Data Science. | 30 | |
| 8 | Political Science and Government. | 28 | |
| 9 | Education, General. | 23 | |
| 10 | History. | 22 | |
| 11 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 20 | |
| 12 | Computer Science. | 19 | |
| 13 | Mathematics. | 18 | |
| 14 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 17 | |
| 15 | Sociology and Anthropology. | 17 | |
| 16 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 16 | |
| 17 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 15 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 14 | |
| 19 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 14 | |
| 20 | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 14 |
Showing top 20 of 36 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Denison University?
Denison University has an acceptance rate of 17% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Denison University?
Admitted students at Denison University typically score between 1320 and 1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Denison University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Denison University is approximately $40,007 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Denison University?
4-year graduation rate data for Denison University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
