The Denison University Office of Admissions announces the highly successful enrollment of the Class of 2019.
“We are delighted to announce that the enrollment for the Denison Class of 2019 has been exceptional. This is a group of truly outstanding young men and women, and we’re looking forward to their induction at the college this August,” said Perry Robinson, vice president for admissions.
Denison received a record-breaking number of applications, nearly 6,100 for some 600 places in the Class of 2019. The average entering grade point for the class is 3.6, with more than half graduating in the top 10 percent of their secondary school class. This year, the average SAT score is nearly 1300, and the average ACT score is 29. The Class of 2019 continues the college’s commitment to diversity with 33 percent of the entering class hailing from multicultural backgrounds. This number puts Denison in the company of some of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. Along with representatives of the majority of U.S. states and territories, incoming students also hail from 23 foreign countries. A record ten percent of the Class of 2019 is coming from outside the U.S. — another all-time high for Denison. Some 75 percent are from outside Ohio, and women comprise 53 percent of the Class of 2019.
“We are thrilled by the quality, diversity and range of talents of the incoming class,” said Denison University President Adam Weinberg. “Next year, Denison will welcome one of the stronger classes in its history and among top liberal arts colleges.”
The majority of the members of Denison's Class of 2019 have participated in significant community service projects, held leadership positions in school clubs and organizations, and were involved in the fine arts and performing arts as well as athletics at their schools.
“We eagerly anticipate bringing this group of successful young people into the Denison family,” said Robinson. “During their time at Denison, the Class of 2019 will be challenged, tested and prepared, not merely for their first job, but for a long life of meaningful contribution to their communities and their workplaces.”
The Class of 2019 will become active members of the campus community even before the first day of classes, which falls on Thursday, August 27. Denison’s June and August orientations, as well as other educational programming, will take place both on and off campus through the summer months.