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Denison University was established in 1831, and is a private, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Located in Granville, Ohio, the campus of the university is spread across an area of 1,200 acres which includes a 500-acre biological reserve. Denison University offers bachelor’s degrees in the streams of arts, science, and fine arts.
Denison University’s athletics department fields an impressive number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the North Coast Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association. The official mascot of the teams is the “Big Red”. The teams participate in sports including cross country, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball, football, golf, swimming and diving, track and field, and softball.
Denison is located in Granville, OH (a small suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Denison is the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, media, mathematics, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Denison does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 38% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 and 680.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Denison has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Denison had 2,242 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Denison offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the North Coast Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Denison University
100 West College Rd
Granville, OH 43023-0713
General Phone: (740) 587-0810
http://www.denison.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 258 | economics, political science, history, English, social studies, Spanish language, creative writing, East Asian studies, ... |
| Science | 88 | biology, geology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Media | 48 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 19 | environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 16 | fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | physical education teaching, education courses, education |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | film studies |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 8 | drama, dance, various performing arts, theatre design |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Denison in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 541 | 50 |
In 2007-2008, Denison had a total enrollment of 2,242 students (2,098 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 32% |
| Illinois | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Denison offers campus housing for 2,347 of its 2,098 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Granville, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,305 | 2,027 | 38% | 605 | 30% |
| Men | 2,460 | 883 | 36% | 280 | 32% |
| Women | 2,845 | 1,144 | 40% | 325 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 48% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 43% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,300 |
| Room and board | $ 8,830 |
| Room charge | $ 4,890 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Denison participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 304200)
Denison has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $103,058 | 11 | $96,227 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $73,663 | 29 | $73,512 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $56,324 | 47 | $54,937 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $49,367 | 7 | $45,746 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 120 | $72,170 | 94 | $64,815 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Western European Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Denison Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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