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Denison University

Denison University
100 West College Street
Granville, OH 43023

Official telephone: (740) 587-0810
Fax number: (740) 587-6306
Website: https://denison.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 DENISON
800 DENISON (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: March 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 1,599
Number of early decision applications accepted: 351 (22%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 23%
Average SAT I: 636 verbal, 668 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1320 - 1440
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 29 - 32
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 26%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 25%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 14,580
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,468
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 296
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 24
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 74%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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