by our College Data Analytics TeamA large number of students will not be asked to pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided a financial aid package that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The total cost of going to Denison University can seem tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students are given some form of financial help.
Just what financial aid solutions can Denison provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Keep scrolling to learn how much school funding will be available to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. Use the information below to understand how much financial assistance you may get from Denison University.
Aid such as grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships helps colleges decrease the real cost of attendance for most students. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
Looking at the entering class at Denison University, 94% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance around 600 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 94% | $38,179 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 94% | $37,081 |
| Federal Pell grants | 13% | $5,709 |
| State/local grants | 3% | $4,700 |
| Federal student loans | 59% | $5,536 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. Here, approximately 95% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $39,519 (across roughly 2292 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 95% | $39,519 |
| Federal Pell grants | 13% | $5,911 |
| Federal student loans | 50% | $6,878 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $41,893.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $14,241 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $14,235 |
| Over $75,000 | $44,945 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price strips out grant and scholarship aid from the sticker price to show roughly what families really pay.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $40,007 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $38,111 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Denison’s official net price calculator: www.denison.edu/forms/net-price-calculator.
The middle student in the debt distribution at Denison owes $21,250 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $21,250 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $26,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $275.64/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at Denison.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $5,500 |
| 25th percentile | $10,500 |
| 75th percentile | $28,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $31,000 |
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $19,500 |
| Middle income | $21,393 |
| High income | $22,061 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $21,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $21,000 |
A handful of calculated indicators summarize the debt outlook at Denison.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at Denison:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 4906 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $73,519,628 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 10 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $403,131 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $40,313 |
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