Denison University
Profile
Size
3 / 10Cost
10 / 10Selectivity
10 / 10-
Team Conference
North Coast (NCAC)
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College Type
4-year, Private non-profit
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Campus Type
Suburb: Small
Student Body
Gender
- Male
- Female
Enrollment
- Full Time
- Part Time
Geography
- In-State
- Out-of-state
- Foreign
- Other
Ethnicity
- White
- Black
- Asian
- Latino
- Foreign
- Other
Other includes American Indian, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, two or more races and unknown race / ethnicity.
Coach Recruiting Interview
With an accelerated recruiting process young players feel more pressure to commit early rather than assess all their possible college options. The question on recruits’ minds is often where can I commit to play lacrosse? Instead young players should consider asking themselves where can I find the best balance between academics and lacrosse. The best ‘fit’ for a young player will be a school that allows them to develop into a well-rounded person who reaches their potential academically and athletically.
This week we caught up with Michael Caravana, the head coach of Denison University. Currently, the Big Red are 7-0 and are ranked 5th in the Division III USILA Top 20 Poll. Coach Caravana has been at the helm of the program for over 20 years and is one of the winningest coaches in college lacrosse. He draws his knowledge of the game from his playing experience at the University of Virginia, where he was a 4x All American, and from his coaching days as an assistant at Brown and an assistant for the U.S. Men’s National team.
Coach Caravana believes that good players become great players when they can compete at their best on a consistent basis. This starts with preparation off the field and a strong desire to get better every day.
What advice do you have for players interested in Division III schools?
It’s important for young players to realize that the level of competition at the top Division III programs is similar to the competition at mid-tier Division I schools.
Division III athletes may also find a greater life balance. In the offseason, there are less practices and players have time to do other things like study abroad. Ultimately, a player controls their commitment level and how much they will improve as a player in the offseason.
What is the best way for players to get on your radar?
Contacting a coach directly is always effective. Give the coach a highlight film so that the coaching staff can assess your game. Being a good student is important also. Coaches look at indicators like GPA and sometimes standardized test scores.
What type of players do you look for, raw athlete or refined lacrosse players?
It’s important to have a combination of athleticism and lacrosse skills. Being highly competitive and having the ability to play hard is great too. Most freshmen do not contribute to their teams as freshmen. But being able to compete and get better as a lacrosse player and an athlete ensures that a young player will develop into a contributing member.
What areas of development would you recommend players focus on to compete at the Division III level?
The ability to constantly get better is important. This starts with practice habits and preparation. Do not give your coaches mediocre effort. At the college level, lacrosse becomes AP lacrosse, not Honors lacrosse. Good students cannot expect to do well when they turn in B or B- work. Students need to turn in A or A+ work in order to truly succeed. The same goes for lacrosse.
How has the accelerated recruiting landscape impacted your approach to recruiting?
With top Division 1 programs picking their players earlier on we’re given another pool of lacrosse players. We have the ability to identify good recruits, but also find players who fit academically. It becomes less about lacrosse and more about where a student fits as a person and as a student-athlete.
ConnectLAX is a third party recruiting service and not affiliated with or endorsed by Denison University or Mike Caravana.
Team Road Trips
Most games are played in Ohio. They also play in Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In the past they have played in Maryland for a mid-season tournament.
Recruit Commits
2023 | |||
Hometown |
Position(s) | ||
Joe Holtzer | Akron, OH | Def, LSM | |
Mac Upton | Denver, CO | Faceoff | |
Mason Ball | Atlanta, GA | Mid | |
2022 | |||
Hometown |
Position(s) | ||
Andrew Albert | Weston, CT | Goal | |
Macky Peck | Hudson, OH | Att | |
Michael Cassidy | Lake Forest, IL | Mid | |
Cian Nicholas | Hingham, MA | Mid | |
Grant Larson | Charlotte, NC | Faceoff | |
2021 | |||
Hometown |
Position(s) | ||
Seamus Kelly | Chicago, IL | Mid | |
Tommy Quinson | Rye Brook, NY | Att | |
Mikey Pastore | Palatine , IL | Mid | |
Will Mcfadden | Aurora, CO | Att | |
Andrew Busch | Portsmouth, RI | Def | |
Peter Tyack | Dublin, OH | Att | |
Jack Rizzo | Middlebury, VT | Goal | |
Will Bennett | Rocky River, OH | Mid | |
Jack Hines | Alexandria, VA | Att | |
Liam Savage | Potomac, MD | Att | |
Collin Murphy | Sudbury, MA | Att | |
Tristan Moss | Boca Raton, FL | Mid | |
Colin MacLean | Andover, MA | Faceoff | |
2020 | |||
Hometown |
Position(s) | ||
Brooks Crowley | Cleveland, OH | Def, LSM | |
AJ Levitt | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Att | |
Lukas Sinon | King Of Prussia, PA | Mid | |
Steven Mason | Nashville, TN | Att | |
Jack Sload | Evanston, IL | Mid | |
Joshua Stair | Libertyville, IL | LSM | |
Jack Chace | North Andover, MA | Mid | |
George Hodgson | Richmond, VA | Def | |
Cole McCoy | Richmond, VA | LSM | |
2019 | |||
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2018 | |||
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2017 | |||
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2016 | |||
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2015 | |||
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Events By Denison University Coaches
Location
Team Videos
Where Grads Live
- Greater New York City Area
- Columbus Ohio Area
- Greater Chicago Area
- Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Greater Boston Area
- Cleveland/Akron Ohio Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Cincinnati Area
- Greater Philadelphia Area
- Greater Denver Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Greater Pittsburgh Area
- Greater Detroit Area
- Baltimore Maryland Area
- Greater Atlanta Area
Where Grads Work
- JPMorgan Chase
- IBM
- The Ohio State University
- Deloitte
- Merrill Lynch
- Wells Fargo
- Bank of America
- UBS
- Northwestern Mutual
- PNC
- Accenture
- UnitedHealth Group
- Citi
- Microsoft
- Nielsen
What Grads Do
- Sales
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Media and Communication
- Marketing
- Finance
- Operations
- Research
- Consulting
- Legal
- Healthcare Services
- Community and Social Services
- Administrative
- Arts and Design
- Program and Project Management
Niche Grades
Overall Experience
Student Life
Professor Rating
Academics
Athletics
Campus
Academics
Test Scores
This range represents the middle half of incoming freshman from the 25th to 75th percentile. The writing component is now optional and no longer reported.
This distribution represents incoming freshman test scores and GPA on 4.0 scale.
Admissions
Total |
Male | Female | |
Applicants | 8,812 | 3,945 | 4,867 |
% Admitted | 29% | 31% | 28% |
% Admits That Enroll | 24% | 26% | 22% |
Incoming Freshman Average GPA | 3.7 |
Admission Considerations
Required | Rec. | |
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High School GPA | ||
High School Rank | ||
High School Transcript | ||
College Prep Classes | ||
Recommendations | ||
Demonstrate Competencies | ||
Admission Test Scores | ||
Other Tests (Wonderlic, etc.) | ||
TOEFL (English proficiency) |
Majors / Programs
Degrees offered by popularity. Type = Bachelor.
Financial
Net Price
Average net price = sticker price - financial aid.
$36,650
Average net price by income for incoming freshman receiving financial aid.
Net price for all students (private non-profit and for profit institutions).
Sticker Price
Sticker price = estimated total cost of attendance.
Undergraduate | ||
On Campus | ||
Tuition & Fees | $53,830 | |
Books & Supplies | $1,200 | |
Cost of Living | $13,050 | |
Personal Expenses | $1,320 | |
Sticker Price | $69,400 |
Personal expenses includes laundry, transportation, entertainment and furnishings.
Financial Aid
97% of full-time, incoming freshman receive financial aid.
Receiving Aid % | Avg. Aid Amount | |
Type of Aid | ||
Grant or Scholarship | 96% | $30,320 |
Federal Grants | 21% | $5,943 |
Pell Grants | 21% | $5,232 |
Other Federal | 19% | $756 |
State & Local Grants | 5% | $2,850 |
Institutional Grants | 96% | $28,911 |
Student Loans | 40% | $7,757 |
Federal Loans | 40% | $5,339 |
Other Loans | 7% | $14,247 |
All financials shown for full-time, incoming freshman.
Total Amount | Per Student | |
Endowment | ||
Financial Assets | $850 Million | $355,228 |
Value of endowment assets at fiscal year end.
Debt
Total federal debt after graduation for undergrad borrowers: $27,000.
Total cumulative student debt by percentile.
Total Principal | Monthly Payment | |
10 Year Repayment | $23,250 | $287 |
Most student loans have a grace period before repayment begins.
3 Year Avg. Default Rate: 3.1%
Avg. rate for colleges with lacrosse is 5.1%.
Total federal debt excludes private student loans and parent PLUS loans. Cumulative debt cohort includes 642 students.
Salary
Earnings 10 years after enrollment: $48,800
Earnings of former students working by percentile.
Earnings of former students who received federal financial aid. Figures shown are median.
Payback
How long until this college investment pays off: 6.23 years.
Median debt and foregone earnings divided by median earnings. Foregone earnings assumes 4 years to graduation; at this school, 78% of students graduate on time.
Team Social
Campus Safety
On Campus |
In Res. Halls |
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Criminal Offenses |
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Murder | - | - |
Negligent Manslaughter | - | - |
Rape | 6 | 5 |
Fondling | 3 | 3 |
Incest | - | - |
Statutory Rape | - | - |
Robbery | - | - |
Aggravated Assault | - | - |
Burglary | 3 | 3 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | - | - |
Arson | - | - |
In Residence Halls are a subset of On Campus statistics. Murder includes non-negligent manslaughter.
The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here. Statistics represent 3-year average data.
Data from The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
Carnegie Classifications
Category |
Classification |
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Basic Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Undergrad Instruction | Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instruction | Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate) |
Enrollment Profile | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
Undergrad Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in |
Size and Setting | Four-year, small, highly residential |
Carnegie classifications provide a framework for evaluating comparable schools.
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