Denison University
Granville, OH · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 17.4% |
| Applicants | 15,012 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1340–1480 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 29–32 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $38,111 |
| Grad rate | 80% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,753 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Portfolio | College's own system |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- A description of the specific role(s) the student played in the production (e.g., director, cinematographer) as well as the context in which it was created (e.g., class assignment, independent production, etc.). (200 words max).· ~200 words
- A short essay articulating the student’s ideas about why they are interested in film studies and production, particularly in a liberal arts environment. (250 words max).· ~250 words
- A short essay describing how, when, and where the student has danced (250 words max).· ~250 words
- A short explanation of their artmaking thus far, and how they might see this continuing at Denison (250 words max).· ~250 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).