Admission & test scores

Denison University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1320–1490 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 30. Denison University admits 17% of applicants — selective. 89% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1320–1490middle half of admits
ACT midpoint30admitted students
Acceptance rate17%selective
First-year retention89%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1320
Average
1410
75th percentile
1490

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1320 and a quarter above 1490. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 2,380.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, New York 1410 — 21% $46,820
Whitman College Walla Walla, Washington 1410 31 38% $64,050
Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 1410 31 29% $67,812
Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colorado 1412 31 61% $21,914
University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida 1415 32 19% $62,616
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, Michigan 1415 32 21% $33,189

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Denison University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Denison University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1320 and 1490 on the SAT, with an average of 1410. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Denison University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 30.
How hard is it to get into Denison University?
Denison University admits 17% of applicants, which is selective. Of those who enrol, 89% return for a second year.
Does Denison University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.