Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

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Tuition & Fees

$71,280

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
690
75th
755
25th
660
75th
35
25th
33
75th
32
25th
27
75th
34
25th
31
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

34%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,784
Declined 5,332
Total Received 8,116
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Private

1,885

undergraduate students

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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 1,885
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: Small town

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
99%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are 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
760
25th
690
75th
755
25th
660
75th
35
25th
33
75th
32
25th
27
75th
34
25th
31

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
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

Very Selective

34%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,784
Declined 5,332
Total Received 8,116

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

83%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$37,212

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $69,330
Housing $5,850
Food $8,560
Additional fees $1,950
Books & supplies $1,900
Total $87,590
Average Financial Aid - $37,212
Total with Avg. Aid $50,378

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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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Most Popular Majors

  1. English
  2. Economics
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

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

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,885

total students

12%

in-state

88%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,885
students

Female
56%
1,059

Male
44%
826

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

1,877
students

Female
56%
1,053

Male
44%
824

0%

8
students

Female
75%
6

Male
25%
2

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Student Break-down

11%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

32

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

8

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 48
Countries most often represented China
Ethiopia
Japan
Pakistan
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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