Denison University Top Questions

Yes and no. There are a number of upper-middle class students, but the vast majority are there on scholarships and don't necessarily come from money. I certainly didn't. Greek Life is pretty influential but there is plenty to do even for those who are not Greek.

For the great majority of the student body I'd say roughly 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} And then there's a small subset population of kids that are more eclectic such as the anime kids, or the people involved in Drama etc.

kind of. there are people like that, and they may be in the majority, but there are also some really awesome poeple there too. plus even though some people seem like theyre spoiled little rich kids, they might not be. i just tried to ignore the stereotypes and have a good time with everyone.

Nope! I'm not any of those things and neither are most all of my friends.

Like any stereotype, you can't categorize anyone into one certain mold. Some students DO have a lot of money, and some DON'T. Either way, you will find more people who are financially secure at Denison. This does not necessarily make them snobby. There are plenty of really nice people at this school. You will find many students that are pretty preppy.

I must say that you will indeed find many students at Denison that fit these stereotypes, but the truth is, Denison is becoming more diverse each year, and in fact, the liberals on campus on more outspoken than the conservatives. There are all kinds of people and many of them are not affiliated with the Greek scene. There are some really great clubs and activities that appeal to people who aren't pumped for the lacrosse game or the kegger. For such a small school Denison has a vast number of students that challenge the stereotypes.

To an extent yes, there is that selected group of individuals who are rich and act like snobs, however a lot of students at Denison who have money do not flaunt their money. Granted they may wear the top Brands in clothing and footwear, but they do not make anyone feel like they are anything less, where as the other group does. There is also the group that is not rich but does not make it known because getting to know people through their personality is more important then the material things they own.

No

yes - for at least 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body

For the most part, yes they are true. But most students have received substantial finantial aid...for example through various funds and grants and loans (with ridiculously low interest) and scholarships Denison has given me somewhere around $30,000 towards tuition and board. Most students receive around $15,000/year.