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Denison at a Glance

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Location:
Granville, OH
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$36,560
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,560
Room & Board:
$9,340
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,237
Part-Time Undergrads:
30
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.denison.edu
Admissions Website:
www.denison.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.denison.edu/admissions/financial_aid.html
Application Deadline:
January 15
Acceptance Rate:
49 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1190–1380
Average ACT Scores:
27–30

Best Things

  • The teachers. Students love their professors at Denison and really feel like they connect with them, even outside of the classroom.
  • Get a little culture in your life. Make sure to check out the plays at Ace Morgan Theater.
  • If you haven't spent hours talking to your roommate on Instant Messenger, you don't know Denison life.
  • The view from the top of the hill in the fall is breathtaking.
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • The nightlife, or lack thereof, can be disappointing.
  • Who knew you could get this much homework?
  • Remember how nice the hill was before winter? Walking on it when it's covered with snow is, simply put, a pain.
  • College food redefines redundancy.
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • Economics
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Most students who come to Denison absolutely love it. While some students find it a mediocre experience, very few would say they hate it. The quality of education is exceptional, and that alone is enough to convince some students that Denison is the place where they belong. A lot of people also fall in love with the intimate atmosphere that seems to pervade the University. Not only do you live among your peers, but most people are also friends with their professors, which results in a feeling of belonging. No one can deny that being good-naturedly teased by their professor doesn’t engender feelings of acceptance. A lot of students also value the safety of the campus. Those students that are unhappy with Denison are generally unhappy with the social scene, lack of diversity, or the exceptional work load. However, your happiness at college is largely a choice. No matter where you go, you will find problems, and you’ll deal with them. Nowhere is perfect.

No matter how fed-up students may get sometimes, no one can claim that the academic opportunities at Denison aren’t amazing, and that the atmosphere isn’t unique. Those that want wild college years can find them, and those that don’t can find that, too. The atmosphere is far from that of a big city, and that is a large portion of Denison’s appeal. It may not be a wild metropolis, but it is exciting in its own way.

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Off-Campus Housing at Denison University

gabber2day

Communications '15

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No Off-Campus Housing

There is no off-campus housing available at Denison.

May 19, 2012

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Campus Housing at Denison University

gabber2day

Communications '15

2.3
C

No Air Conditioning or Elevators

The dorm buildings are all relatively old, so air conditioning is only available in a select few senior apartments. There are also a lot of staircases to go up to as high as the fourth floor with no elevators.

May 19, 2012

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Nightlife at Denison University

GhostProts

Economics '15

3.5
B

No Clubs, Fun Parties

There are not any clubs, at least locally, that students can go to. However, on any given weekend night there will most likely be some type of party, either in the Sunny Apartment buildings or over on East Quads that are open to the public. It helps in the party scene if you are a female. If you are a guy, being in one of the fraternities guarantees some type of party scene whenever you want.

May 14, 2012

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