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Acceptance Rate History
Denison University
OH · Current rate: 17%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.93% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 21.96% | 12,220 | 2,684 |
| 2021 | 28.27% | 9,513 | 2,689 |
| 2020 | 28.17% | 9,079 | 2,558 |
| 2019 | 29.39% | 8,812 | 2,590 |
| 2018 | 33.91% | 8,042 | 2,727 |
| 2017 | 37.24% | 7,540 | 2,808 |
| 2016 | 43.61% | 6,881 | 3,001 |
| 2015 | 47.89% | 6,110 | 2,926 |
| 2014 | 55.53% | 4,468 | 2,481 |
| 2013 | 45.97% | 4,770 | 2,193 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Denison University's acceptance rate has decreased from 46.0% in 2013 to 16.9% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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