Kenyon College — College Profile

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

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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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$18,242

$30–48k

$26,319

$48–75k

$19,156

$75–110k

$23,757

$110k+

$51,432

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2024-25

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%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

66%

Back for yr 2

92%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

87% graduated · 9% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

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 · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

31%

Test policy

Test optional

Checked Sep 2026

SAT average

1429

R 680–743 · M 678–760

ACT midpoint

Comp 31–33 · E 34–35 · M 27–33

SAT middle 50%: 1358–1503

40080012001600

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Decision I

Nov 15 2026

binding in 44 days · Option 1

If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.

Early Decision II

Jan 15 2027

binding in 105 days

A later Early Decision round: if admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.

Regular Decision

Jan 15 2027

in 105 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

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

12%

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

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 · measured 2020 & 2021

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

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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