Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Denison is 2.5× more selective than Union
Acceptance rate - 2
Denison's yield is 10 pts higher than Union's
Yield rate - 3
Union's SAT midpoint is 45 points higher than Denison's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- UnionVery selective
- DenisonVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- UnionTest scores recommended
- DenisonTest-optional
How they read a record
Union
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important.
Denison
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Union | Denison |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Union College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Denison University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Denison University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why