Granville,
OH
About Big Red
Denison University is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Granville, Ohio. Big Red was founded in 1831 and enrolls 2,272 undergrads and no graduate students.
Big Red Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into Big Red. Big Red admitted 26% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 10,233 applications received in 2022, 2,689 students were offered admission.
| Denison University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 26% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 43% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 28% |
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Denison University is locatedin the town of Granville, Ohio, in the suburbs of Columbus.
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College Info
Big Red Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Big Red is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Big Red is Apr 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Denison University is a member of the Coalition for College.
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Big Red ACT Scores
ACT Range
28 - 32
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
28 to 32
28 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Big Red is 29. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into Big Red. Students with an ACT score that falls between 28 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 28 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Big Red SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1250 - 1410
Math SAT Range
620 - 740
Reading SAT Range
610 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1410 and Above
1250 to 1410
1250 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Big Red students is 1304. Applicants with SAT scores of 1410 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Big Red, while applicants with SAT scores between 1250 to 1410 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1250 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Big Red.
Big Red Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$72,400
In State$72,400
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Big Red is like? There are approximately 2,272 students enrolled at Big Red. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 26% percent are from OH and 74% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time26%
In State74%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,272
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
26%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$57,500
Out-of-State
$57,500
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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