Kenyon College

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About Kenyon College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Kenyon College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Gambier, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,174, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 29%. The college offers 35 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 85%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $66,240.

Gambier, OH

$66,240

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

29%

Acceptance Rate

93%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

85%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile31-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1380-1490

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

62%

Unknown

1%

Black

2%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

11%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

9% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

9%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

1,236

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

9%

State Grant Aid

1%

Institution Grant Aid

80%

Pell Grant

9%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$8,639
State Grant Aid$3,305
Institution Grant Aid$36,156
Pell Grant Aid$4,841

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

35.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3English Language And Literature/Letters.
4Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
5History.
6Mathematics And Statistics.
7Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
8Natural Resources And Conservation.
9Philosophy And Religious Studies.
10Physical Sciences.
11Psychology.
12Social Sciences.
13Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.