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Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

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Tuition & Fees

$73,470

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
743
25th
680
75th
760
25th
678
75th
35
25th
34
75th
33
25th
27
75th
33
25th
31
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

31%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,397
Declined 5,329
Total Received 7,726
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Enrollment

2,249

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1824, Kenyon College is a private, four-year, liberal arts college that is known for its strong emphasis on the humanities and its commitment to undergraduate research. It is located on a 1,000-acre campus in Gambier, Ohio—50 miles east of Columbus.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,249
Established in 1824
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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1,000-acre campus in Gambier (population: 2,450), five miles from Mt. Vernon, 50 miles from Columbus. Major airport and bus serve Columbus; train serves Cleveland (115 miles). School operates transportation to Mt. Vernon and Columbus.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Kenyon College
Ransom Hall, 106 College Park Drive
Gambier, OH
43022-9623

Campus Life

no
Housing available
99%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
57%
Top 1/4
79%
Top 1/2
98%
Bottom 1/2
2%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
743
25th
680
75th
760
25th
678
75th
35
25th
34
75th
33
25th
27
75th
33
25th
31

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

31%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,397
Declined 5,329
Total Received 7,726

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center
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Financial Aid

83%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$41,244

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $71,520
Housing $6,600
Food $9,040
Additional fees $1,950
Books & supplies $1,900
Total $91,010
Average Financial Aid - $41,244
Total with Avg. Aid $49,766
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 740 427-5430
F: 740 427-5240
finaid@kenyon.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, rugby, soccer, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports, rugby, soccer, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, ballroom dancing, basketball, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, indoor soccer, juggling, racquetball, rugby, squash, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Arabic Language and Literature yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Mathematics, General yes
Molecular Biology yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

2,249

total students

12%

in-state

88%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

2,249
students

Female
56%
1,263

Male
44%
986

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77%

1,732
students

Female
56%
977

Male
44%
755

23%

517
students

Female
55%
286

Male
45%
231

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Student Break-down

9%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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