Denison Magazine
Your best years shouldn’t happen at college
You’ll have a great time on The Hill, but no one should peak in their early 20s. At Denison, we’re setting you up for a lifetime of best years.
Innovative Academics
A next-level education
We combine the academic rigor of a liberal arts education with the pragmatic skills that all employers seek.
At Denison, our faculty are more than teachers — they’re mentors, guiding you to explore your passions and challenging you to reach your potential.
“One of the best parts of Denison is how easy it is to get involved. From the moment I arrived, I was encouraged to join clubs, take on leadership positions, and explore new interests. Being part of campus life has helped me build confidence, strengthen my communication skills, and discover passions I never knew I had.”
Malachi Phasey ’28
Whitstable, England
The Denison Advantage
Career launch resources
Remember what we said about a lifetime of best years?
Challenging academics, an active campus community, and professional skill-building create the Denison advantage — this is how we launch students quickly and successfully into lives and careers.
“At Denison, I’m able to compete at a high level in athletics, be part of Greek life, study abroad, and still succeed in the classroom. The support here is unmatched — whatever you choose to be part of, Denison makes sure you have the resources to thrive.”
Mary Kate Barnhart ‘28
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Best of Both Worlds Location
Granville + Columbus
largest city in the U.S.
15th
best city for new grads
#4
rising city for startups
Top 10
“At Denison, I’m more than just a number. I’m known personally by my professors and I am a part of a close-knit community where I see familiar faces every day.”
Taylor Kress ’28
Cleveland, Ohio
Driven by Connection
Finding community
On The Hill, you’ll join a community of mentors and friends. Your faculty and classmates hail from across the country and around the world. They bring their unique talents and life experiences to Denison, and you bring yours.
represented in the student body
50 U.S. states, territories, Washington D.C., & 73 countries
come from outside of the state of Ohio
80%
First-Generation students
14%
“With all the co-curricular opportunities available to students, it’s easy to form lasting bonds. The varsity swim team has put me in touch with amazing peer mentors and a variety of Denison alumni, and it has furthered my personal connections with the faculty and other students — almost every day a different professor asks how my season is going.”
Max Hutson-Comeaux ’26
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Get involved
Denison is defined by engagement, relationships, and experiences. Our students grow by diving in, and they do it together. Denisonians get involved — and the opportunities are unlimited.
student organizations
160+
campus leadership positions
600+
are student athletes
1/3
participates in the arts
1/3
After you graduate
A lifetime of best years
After four great years at Denison, you’ll leave The Hill with a distinct advantage: a powerful combination of practical knowledge, marketable experience, and creative vision. You’ll also join the ranks of a vast and accomplished alumni network.
Our grads have landed jobs at:
