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Kenyon College

Kenyon College is a small, private institution located in Gambier, oh. Founded in 1824, Kenyon College offers undergraduate degrees in 33 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,877 undergraduates
cost $66,490
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Admissions

Will I get into Kenyon College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 34.3%
SAT score average 1451
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 4.0
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kenyon College is known for one of its top majors: English Language and Literature, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Languages and Literature
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

English Language and Literature, General
Psychology, General
Economics
Political Science and Government
Biology, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Sociology

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $66,490
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,610
Books & supplies $1,900
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $83,800
Financial aid package $56,914
Estimated cost $26,886 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $66,490
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,610
Books & supplies $1,900
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $83,800
Financial aid package $56,914
Estimated cost $26,886 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kenyon College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,877, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

1,341

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
19%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Kenyon College, students love their student advisory groups, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Kenyon College, Gambier, OH 43022
phone 740-427-5000
address https://www.kenyon.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student advisory groups

Student radio station

Musical groups

Intramural sports and clubs

Outdoors club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kenyon College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kenyon College?

Kenyon College is located in Gambier, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Kenyon College? 

The acceptance rate for Kenyon College is 34%.

What’s the average GPA for Kenyon College?

The average high school GPA for Kenyon College students was 4.0.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kenyon College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kenyon College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $335,200.

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