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22.0%Acceptance
$64,000Tuition
2,398Students
80%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$67,753Earnings
#9 in OhioPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$64,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,000
Average Net Price
$38,111
Students Receiving Financial Aid
12.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,400
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,400
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,400
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$276/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
80.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
52.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
12.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,093
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,775
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,451
$75,001 – $110,000 $29,492
$110,001+ $46,510

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Denison's $80,400 sticker price. The average net cost sits at $38,111 after aid, meaning a four-year degree runs about $152,444. Lower-income families get the deepest discounts, with those earning under $48,000 paying around $13,000-15,000 annually. Middle-class families making $75,000-110,000 face steeper costs at $29,492 per year. The wealthiest families pay closest to full price at $46,510 annually.

Most graduates carry $26,000 in debt, translating to $276 monthly payments. That burden stays manageable against median starting salaries of $38,519, though the loan-to-income ratio improves by year ten when graduates earn $67,753. The employment rate hits 94.9% within six months of graduation. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, while middle-class families often find themselves squeezed between modest aid and high costs.

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