Published cost of attendance is $81,900. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,656, middle-income families pay around $17,827, higher-income families pay approximately $48,472.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $81,900 |
| Tuition and Fees | $67,000 |
| Room and Board | $16,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$41,893 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $40,007 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,656 |
| $30–48k | $13,086 |
| $48–75k | $17,827 |
| $75–110k | $20,839 |
| $110k+ | $48,472 |
Published cost of attendance is $81,900. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,656, middle-income families pay around $17,827, higher-income families pay approximately $48,472. Azimuth ranks Denison University #1373 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 3.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,521. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,838, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Denison University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,838, placing the institution in the 62.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Denison University #401 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Denison University sits in the 85.7 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. These outcomes reflect both the institution's social-sciences-centered curriculum and its ability to channel graduates into stable, professional career pathways. The earnings pattern is anchored in Social Sciences, which represents the largest share of degrees awarded. Economics is the highest-enrollment program with 77 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $97,394, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. Communication and Media Studies enrolls 64 students with median 4-year earnings of $66,730, while International Business and Research Psychology round out the largest cohorts. Among the highest-earning programs, Biology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $55,654 at 1.0x the national benchmark. This program-level diversity—spanning Social Sciences (21%), Business (8%), and other STEM fields (4%)—supports consistent outcomes across majors and reflects the institution's broad liberal-arts foundation.
