Denison's purpose is to inspire and educate its students to become autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents and active citizens. Denison's curriculum balances breadth with depth, building academic specialization upon a liberal arts foundation in the arts, sciences, social sciences & humanities.
Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success.