Denison University Top Questions

Pretty much. Denison is a place where you don't really belong unless you're wearing J.Crew or Vineyard Vines. We are East Coast preps plunked down in Ohio, but we own it. It's not so bad as long as you can deal with it. Some people are individuals, but the majority of students (particularly females) fit this stereotype.

You will find those kinds of people, but that is not how everyone is. Students have many different interests and are involved in a wide range of activities. Students are generally nice and hard workers.

To a certain extent, a lot of Denison students probably are from higher socio-economic backgrounds but it's important to remember that Denison is a small, private, liberal arts school, and that seems to be pretty standard among colleges like this. And yes, the east coast is well represented in the student body, but so is the rest of the country. Denison is cool because even though it is in Ohio, a large percentage of its students are from out of state, so you get a chance to meet a whole different array of people.

The stereotype about Denison students being wealthy, white, privileged, and entitled is true to a large extent, but even a large extent does not speak for the whole. The student body is very diverse as long as you try not to label people. If you want to put a label on everyone, perhaps Denison isn't so diverse, but the student body is really what you make of it.

Only for a small portion of the student population.

No, there are definitely some people who are like these stereotypes, but nearly all people are.

for the most part... not everyone is super rich or snobby, but the average student at denison is definitely not poor, and is at least upper middle class... it's a party school, but there are plenty of people who don't party. Denison's academics have high standards, and is a stressful for everyone at times, especially at finals (everyone sort of goes into a finals coma)

The Ugg girls are quite a landmark on campus, it's true. However, you'll find girls on campus who will never own a pair of Uggs. I personally made it to Denison on a whole bunch of scholarships. My family is not rich; rather we're a one income family (and my dad works in a factory). I know a lot of other students who went to the school on scholarships as well. It took me awhile to find these people because we were all under the impression that everyone had money except us, and we didn't want to go around saying "Yeah, my parents only make $32,000 a year." Once I found someone who wasn't rich though, it was surprising how many more I found. So don't avoid Denison just because you don't have a lot of money. They give good scholarships, and there are lots of people who are only able to pay for Denison because they got tons of scholarships as well.

Everyone is very intelligent along with the professors. As far as the student body goes it is becoming more and more diverse, however, there are still a lot of preppy rich kids due to the schools high price tag.

For some people, yes they are. However, the majority of the campus is not like that at all. This year it has become increasingly inaccurate as our awareness of our similarities and differences has been raised and we have become and united student body.

No, there are lots of nice people on campus. I don't feel any pressure to look a certain way and something like 93{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of our student population receive some kind of financial assistance.

There are a lot of super preppy who take part in greek life but there are just as many people who don't. With respect to it being boring, I am never ever at a loss of things to do. If you want to avoid drinking there are movies and speakers but, if you choose to party, there isnt a lack of adventure. While it sounds a lot less crazy than in the olden days, hearing about cocaine use isnt rare at all.

somewhat, most people are pretty down to earth

Yes, Denison is a party school, but this does not have any effect on the academics at Denison. Even if you aren't into partying in the beggining, you learn to love it. Besides, people are friendly as hell, and you do whatever you want to do with your friends. S #2: More like a fact. I thought it would be a bad thing, when coming to Denison last year. No. It's not. Most of the time youre on campus, and there's lots of fun things to do there. Denison is its own downtown. Also, surprisingly, Granville is a pretty lively town! You can actually go there, to some cafe or something, and hang out. You need a car or a shutte to get to Newark, Columbus, or something like that--ask your friends, or sign up for a shuttle. (The one about Kenyon and Denison) I thought that. Hell no, The thing actually is that, Kenyon, maybe because of its big Swimming name, manages to fill all events (at NCAAs) with people, so that there's at least a couple people swimming each event. That's where they get lots of points. Denison this year, had at least the same number of national records if not more than Kenyon. Denison is a pretty damn good swimming program. I went from a 1:06.7 to a 1:03.1 RELAY on my 100 BR my freshman year. Let's see what I'll do at Denison next year.

yes and no. yes in the sense that a large majority of the student body fits the stereotype, no in the sense that there are still a handful of students (mostly the minorities and others on scholarships) who work really hard and are thoughtful, caring people-however, these people are a minority and their lives are made miserable by the majority who treat them like their nonexistent Denison is a bubble and for those of us still in touch with reality, its maddening to live with a bunch of people who don't get it...unless you can have a care on campus and enjoy small town midwest life, you'll be stuck at denison, unable to even escape the bubble

There are many students who fit the privileged stereotype, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Takes a while to find the non-average, non-traditional groups. Denison does foster an inclusive community. Definitely conservative overall, though the far-left minority can be very outspoken.

Pretty much. However, even though there is a lot of preppy, rich, white, affluent, east coasters, you are not pressured to be like these people. I am from the midwest and although I notice some people who are like that, I am my own person and I act and dress they way I want. It's not nearly as preppy as Miami University in Oxford, OH

Ummm... I think there are a lot of preppy students but if you are a serious academic student who cares about your education Denison is a good school to go to. There is a large party scene on campus but you don't have to be a part of it to have friends and a happy social life.

They are only accurate for merely some of the Greek life on campus. Most students, while it is expensive to go here, are on financial aid and or don't necessarily flash their money around.

For the most part, I like to think that I am not rich or stuck up, I am, however, white. Most of my friends meet those stereotypes though. We did have a convocation in the fall of 2007 to try and make people more aware and proud of diversity but for the most part it did nothing except make news for Denison.