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Kenyon College

Gambier, OH · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website

Kenyon College campus
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Admission rate
31%
Selective
Average net price
$33,279
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings
$65,780
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Kenyon College is a private nonprofit college in Gambier, OH with 1,732 undergraduates. It admits 31% of applicants, and admitted students average 1429 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $33,279 per year ($14,548 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,780 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
31%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
8,218
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,524
Fall 2023
Yield
18%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing680–743
200800
SAT Math678–760
200800
ACT Composite31–33
136

What Kenyon College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$91,010
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$72,220

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$14,548
  • $30–48k$9,136
  • $48–75k$15,184
  • $75–110k$31,525
  • $110k+$48,147

Get a personal estimate with Kenyon College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
86%
Freshman retention
92%
Median earnings
$65,780
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,732
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
11%
  • White66%
  • Hispanic8%
  • Black3%
  • Asian4%

Kenyon College FAQ

What is Kenyon College's acceptance rate?+

Kenyon College admits 31% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Kenyon College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 680–743 on SAT Reading and Writing and 678–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1429.

What ACT score do you need for Kenyon College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–33.

Is Kenyon College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Kenyon College?+

In Fall 2023, 8,218 students applied to Kenyon College and 2,524 were admitted; 455 enrolled.

Does Kenyon College consider legacy status?+

No. Kenyon College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Kenyon College require an essay?+

Kenyon College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Kenyon College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $91,010 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,279.

What is Kenyon College's graduation rate?+

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

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