Tuition & Costs
Tuition and Fees
You may be surprised to know that tuition and fees, housing and meals, account only for about 60 percent of the funds needed to provide a quality Denison education. Thanks to the university’s alumni-supported, well-managed endowment, our students can afford an outstanding education at a price that is actually well below its true costs.
Payments for tuition and fees are due in July (for the fall semester) and December (for the spring semester). Payments may be made here.
The charges for the 2020-21 academic year are $70,400. These charges are itemized below. Please note that Housing and Meal charges will vary with the type of accommodations chosen:
| Service | Amount |
|---|---|
| Full-time Tuition | $55,420 |
| Activity Fee (mandatory) | $530 |
| Health Center Fee (mandatory) | $730 |
| Housing (multiple occupancy) | $7,600 |
| Meals (Hill Meal Plan) | $6,120 |
| Total | $70,400 |
With an allowance of $2,500 for personal expenses and books, the 2020-2021 total cost of attendance will be $72,900.
*Total is based on housing and meal options noted above.
Housing
You have several options for housing at Denison, including sharing a room with your friends, enjoying a single room, or even an apartment with your own kitchen facilities. Your total bill will vary according to which housing option you choose. The chart below indicates the cost of each housing option.
| Housing | Per Semester | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple | $3,800 | $7,600 |
| Single or Staff | $4,605 | $9,210 |
| Suite | $4,605 | $9,210 |
| Apartment: Includes Stone Hall Apartment 01 ABCD | $5,405 | $10,810 |
| Stone Hall Apartment/Shared Bedroom | $5,070 | $10,140 |
| Homestead | $2,610 | $5,220 |
Dining
Denison University Dining Services offers a community experience centered on culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, healthy options, and a shared sense of environmental and social responsibility. Denison offers several dining options through its dining services partner, Bon Appetit.
| Plan | Average Meals Per Week | Flex Dollars Per Semester | Semester Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Red* | Unlimited | $150 | $3,235 | $6,470 |
| The Hill | 16 | $1,805 | $3,060 | $6,120 |
| Olmsted | 14 | $1,555 | $2,885 | $5,770 |
| West Loop** | 14 | $430 | $2,885 | $5,770 |
| West College | 12 | $1,355 | $2,710 | $5,420 |
*Participants of the Big Red Plan will have 30 slayter evening meal exchanges
**Participants of the West Loop Plan will have 10 meal swipes added to their account each week
Alternative Meal Plans*
The following alternative meal plans, 1831 and The Reserve, are only available to students residing in meal-optional housing or to seniors graduating this academic year.
| Plan | Average Meals Per Week | Flex Dollars Per Semester | Semester Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 12 | $1,390 | $1,710 | $3,420 |
| The Reserve | 11 | $1,230 | $1,535 | $3,070 |
*Graduating seniors who are not living in meal-optional housing must select one of the seven meal plans offered.
Other Costs
Fees are charged for certain classes that require extra resources. Please consult with student accounts if you have any questions.
| Charge | Per Year |
|---|---|
| Student Insurance Plan (Coverage may be waived) | $1,443 |
Contact Us
Student Accounts
Financial Aid
Questions about Financial Aid: finaid@denison.edu or to Schedule a Virtual Appointment ↪
