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Denison University

Also known as: Denison University, Denison

Private Nonprofit school in Granville, Ohio, United States of America

Founded in 1831 as the Granville Literary and Theological Institution and renamed Denison University in 1853, Denison enrolls about 2,300 students from all 50 states and 79 countries on its 930‑acre residential campus. The university offers 65+ majors across eight schools, boasts a 9:1 student‑faculty ratio, and is classified R2 for high research activity with $554 million in annual R&D expenditures. A member of the Association of American Universities, Denison fields NCAA Division III Big Red teams in the North Coast Athletic Conference and awards nearly $70 million in financial aid each year. Its 360‑acre biological reserve and the historic Granville Inn complement its robust arts, sciences, and interdisciplinary programs.

private nonprofit

liberal arts

residential campus

test‑optional

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Denison practices a “no‑harm” test‑optional policy: applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores and may self‑report; any scores provided are superscored and used holistically without negatively impacting admissions decisions.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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