by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Denison University, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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The cost of attendance at Denison University stands at about $76,900.00 annually.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $67,000.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,900.00 |
| Total cost | $76,900.00 |
| That is 134% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $76,900.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$41,893.00 |
| Net price | $35,007.00 |
| That is 7% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $76,900.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$65,244.00 |
| Net price | $11,656.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 5.2% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Freshman year | $12,266.00 | $36,839.00 | $80,925.00 |
| Senior year | $14,295.00 | $42,932.00 | $94,308.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $53,053.00 | $159,335.00 | $350,012.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,211.00 | $60,701.00 | $133,342.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $611.00 | $1,834.00 | $4,028.00 |
| Total amount paid | $73,264.00 | $220,036.00 | $483,354.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Freshman year | $12,266.00 | $36,839.00 | $80,925.00 |
| Senior year | $12,908.00 | $38,767.00 | $85,161.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,174.00 | $75,607.00 | $166,085.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,590.00 | $28,803.00 | $63,273.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $290.00 | $870.00 | $1,911.00 |
| Total amount paid | $34,765.00 | $104,410.00 | $229,358.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $40,007.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $38,111.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,093.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,775.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,451.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,492.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $46,510.00 |
Use Denison University Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Denison University is $21,250.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Moderate ($20-30k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $10,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $21,250.00 |
| 75th | $28,000.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $19,500.00 |
| Middle income | $21,393.00 |
| High income | $22,061.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $21,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $21,000.00 |
First-generation graduates from Denison University graduate with $500.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Denison University stands at $1,500.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at Denison University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 1.4% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Denison University amount to $73,519,628.00 distributed across 4,906 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 10 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $40,313.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Denison University, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.