“Founded in 1831, Denison University in Granville, Ohio, is a liberal arts college committed to developing autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents”
Founded in 1831, Denison University in Granville, Ohio, is a liberal arts college committed to developing autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents, and active citizens. Denison's mission emphasizes intellectual rigor paired with practical preparation, cultivating graduates who can navigate complexity and lead in diverse professional and civic contexts. The college's strategic vision, articulated in its 'Big Wild Audacious Goal,' aims to become the premier liberal arts college for students seeking a transformative education with a clear pathway to meaningful post-graduate outcomes. Denison's location in the charming village of Granville provides a classic college-town experience in the heart of Ohio.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Early Decision II
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Regular Decision
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$67,000
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Denison offers over 60 majors, minors, and concentrations spanning the liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts. The college is nationally recognized for its programs in communication, economics, biology, and the performing arts. Denison's Lisska Center for Scholarly Engagement supports undergraduate research, providing funding for summer research projects, conference presentations, and collaborative faculty-student scholarship. The Data Analytics major, launched in response to industry demand, has quickly become one of the fastest-growing programs. Global learning is central: roughly 50% of students study abroad through programs on six continents. The Austin E. Knowlton Center for Science links biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science in a state-of-the-art collaborative facility. Denison's pre-health advising boasts acceptance rates well above national averages.
4 years
Denison's largest major and one of its strongest feeder programs to consulting, finance, and graduate economics. Combines rigorous quantitative training with the breadth of the liberal arts.
4 years
One of the earliest data analytics majors at a US liberal arts college, integrating computer science, statistics, and domain expertise. STEM-designated for OPT purposes.
4 years
Unusually well-resourced cinema program for a liberal arts college, with production, screenwriting, and film-history tracks, plus a regular flow of working-industry visiting artists.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $67,000
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
