Granville is a New England-looking village in central Ohio, and Denison sits on the hill above its main street. The university is a residential liberal arts college of around 2,400 students, founded in 1831. It was an early mover on data analytics as an undergraduate major, and its Knowlton Center runs career coaching from the first year. Columbus is about 40 minutes away.
Granville, Ohio, United States
Official website: denison.edu
1831
Private liberal arts college
About 2,400 students
Need and merit aid for international students
$62,000 – $66,000
All students, tuition before financial aid
$15,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on denison.edu before you apply.
BS Data Analytics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Global Commerce
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BS Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
BA Communication
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
An undergraduate data analytics major that started earlier than most.
Career coaching from the first year through the Knowlton Center.
A hilltop campus above a small Ohio village.
Graduates go into finance, consulting, tech and non-profits, many through Denison's alumni network.
Data analytics graduates can apply for up to three years of STEM OPT.
A large share of graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
Undergrad
ED Nov, RD Jan
Postgrad
No PG intake
Nearly everyone lives on campus, and the village below has a few cafés, an inn and not much traffic. It's quiet by design.
Columbus, with Ohio State, the Short North and a proper airport, is about 40 minutes by car. The college runs shuttles for breaks.
Form I-20 issued by Denison University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Early Decision deadlines are in November and January, and Regular Decision is usually 15 January. International applicants follow the same dates.
Students start in August.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Denison University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Economics, data analytics, global commerce, biology and communication are popular. Admission is holistic, with school grades, essays and recommendations, and tests are optional. Non-native speakers need TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.
Yes. Denison gives merit scholarships and need-based aid to international students, and a good share receive substantial awards. Submit the CSS Profile or the international aid form by the deadline.
