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Kenyon College

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH · Rural · 1,732 students
Website Common App Forbes ranking Scorecard
Nov 15 · Early Decision I (binding) · in 35 days
Checked Sep 2026 · kenyon.edu
$38,512
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
84%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$71,830
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
31%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located on a picturesque hilltop in Gambier, Ohio, Kenyon College is an elite liberal arts institution best known for its rich literary tradition and nationally renowned English and creative writing programs, anchored by the prestigious *Kenyon Review*. Beyond its celebrated writing legacy, Kenyon excels across disciplines such as political science, drama, and biology, offering rigorous, discussion-based seminars with deeply accessible faculty mentors. Student life centers along the iconic, tree-lined Middle Path, fostering an intimate, fully residential campus culture defined by creative expression, intellectual curiosity, and a supportive, collaborative community.

Wikipedia:Kenyon College is a private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1824 by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase. It is Ohio's oldest private institution of higher education and enrolls about 1,800 undergraduate students. Students can choose from over 50 majors, minors, and concentrations, including self-designed majors.

Location
Gambier, OH, 43022 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
37 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$71,520
Housing & food (on campus)$15,640
Books & supplies$1,900
Cost of attendance$87,590
Average net price$38,512
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$71,520
Housing & food (on campus)$15,640
Books & supplies$1,900
Cost of attendance$87,590
Average net price$38,512
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,242
$30–48k
$26,319
$48–75k
$19,156
$75–110k
$23,757
$110k+
$51,432
Grants from the school
81% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $39,490
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$24,471
First-years who got one143
Source: Kenyon College's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
84%
Within 4 yrs
66%
Back for yr 2
92%
Transferred
4%
Pell students: 81.1% · others: 82.5% 
8 yrs after starting
87% graduated · 9% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$46,627
10 yrs after entry$71,830
Debt
Median at graduation$18,527
Monthly payment$196
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$21.7k
90th percentile$26,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — arts & sciences: 69% graduate within 6 yrs, $58,391 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
31%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1429
R 680–743 · M 678–760
ACT midpoint
33
Comp 31–33 · E 34–35 · M 27–33
SAT middle 50%: 1358–1503
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 24.8% · women 37.3% 
Yield: 18.3% of admitted students enroll 
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Decision I
Nov 15 2026
binding in 35 days · Option 1
If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Early Decision II
Jan 15 2027
binding in 96 days
A later Early Decision round: if admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Regular Decision
Jan 15 2027
in 96 days
Not binding: the standard deadline.
Checked Sep 2026 · kenyon.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

If Kenyon College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
10%
Family income
$109,673
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
0%
Where first-years come from
In state (OH)
11.6%
Out of state
78.1%
International
10.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NY 42 · CA 29 · IL 29 · PA 25 · MA 23

Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
8%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
12%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$46,627
After 10 yrs
$71,830
English Language and Literature, General86
Economics61
Psychology, General47
Political Science and Government41
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics34
Fine and Studio Arts31
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology28
Mathematics25
History24
Biology, General23
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other21
International/Globalization Studies20
Neurobiology and Neurosciences19
Sociology17
Physics16
Natural Resources Conservation and Research14
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$627M
Full-time faculty
98%
Faculty salary
$9,767/mo
Teaching spend
$26,237
per student
Federal loans
21%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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