Denison University
Denison University is a private liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio. One of the earliest colleges established in the former Northwest Territory, Denison University was founded in 1831. It was first called the Granville Literary and Theological Institution, later took the name Granville College, and, in the mid-1850s, was renamed Denison University, in honor of a key benefactor. The college enrolled 2,300 students in Fall 2023 and students choose from 65 academic programs.
Former names | Granville Literary and Theological Institution (1831–1845) Granville College (1845–1853) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | December 13, 1831 |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $1.1 billion (2022) |
| President | Adam S. Weinberg |
| Provost | Kim Coplin |
Academic staff | 292 |
| Undergraduates | 2,300 |
| Location | , Ohio , United States 40.0722°N 82.5225°W |
| Campus | 930 acres (3.8 km2) including a 360-acre (1.5 km2) biological reserve |
| Colors | Red & white |
| Nickname | Big Red |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NCAC |
| Website | www |
The college's intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the North Coast Athletic Conference, fielding 26 varsity teams in the NCAA Division III. Denison is a member of the Five Colleges of Ohio and the Great Lakes Colleges Association.
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