Denison University Acceptance Rate
Denison University reported an overall acceptance rate of 17.0% for the application year 2024, with 15,000 applicants and 2,550 accepted. The Early Action acceptance rate matched the overall rate at 17.0%, with 1,600 applicants and 272 admitted, while the Regular Decision acceptance rate also stood at 17.0%, with 13,400 applicants and 2,278 accepted. Historical data shows a decline from an acceptance rate of 28.0% in 2022 to 21.96% in 2023, highlighting increased competitiveness. Additionally, the transfer acceptance rate for 2024 was 37.21%, with an average GPA of 3.0 among the 129 applicants. The waitlist acceptance rate was noted at 8.11%, with 296 applicants offered a spot and 24 accepting.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 15,000
Accepted Applicants: 2,550
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Denison University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 16.93%, with 14,580 applicants and 2,468 accepted. This marks a significant decline from the previous year (2023), which had a 21.96% acceptance rate with 12,220 applications. Over the last several years, Denison's acceptance rates have steadily decreased from 28.0% in 2022 to 33.91% in 2019. Notably, the Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rates have mirrored the overall acceptance trends, with both remaining at 16.93% in 2024, down from 21.96% in 2023.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Denison University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 8.11%, with 296 applicants offered a spot on the wait list and 24 ultimately accepted. This marks a specific data point in recent trends, as historical data for prior years from 2023 back to 2020 is not available. The figures indicate a concrete opportunity for those placed on the wait list this year, although it remains important to recognize the lack of historical context for fluctuations in acceptance rates in previous years.
296
Offered a Place
24
Admitted
8.11%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Denison University has a transfer acceptance rate of 37.21% for the application year 2024, with 48 out of 129 applicants gaining admission. This rate reflects the current competitiveness of the transfer applicant pool. Notably, there is limited historical data available; acceptance rates for previous years and the specific number of applicants are not provided. However, the average GPA of accepted transfer students is 3.0, indicating that Denison University continues to attract solid academic candidates.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 129
Accepted Applicants: 48
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.78
SAT
1320-1440
Math: 650-760
Reading: 660-710
ACT
29-32
Math: 26-29
English: -
Reading: 28-30
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black/African American | 5% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7% |
| Asian American | 4% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Non-U.S. citizens | 17% |
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