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Kenyon College

Kenyon

Gambier, Ohio 43022

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Kenyon College is a private rural institution in Gambier, Ohio. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1440.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,830 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,383.

Established
1824
Motto
Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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31%Acceptance
1440SAT Avg
1,753Students
9:1Student:Faculty
87%Grad Rate
$71,830Earnings 10yr
$29,383Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kenyon College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate30.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1440

Reading & WritingMid: 715
690750
MathMid: 705
670750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3134

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

30.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1440

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$69,330
Room & Board$14,410
Books & Supplies$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance$83,800
Average Net Price$29,383
Median Debt at Graduation$18,527
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,865
$30–48K$11,666
$48–75K$13,777
$75–110K$22,995
$110K+$45,073

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

76.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

91%

Positive
  • •91% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,753
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
10%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 2%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 5%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate86.8%
Freshman Retention91.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,627
10 Years$71,830

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑1
vs 2024
Forbes
#140
↑1
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
↑1
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#92
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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mauve

Swim

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus37 mi
CLE Cleveland77 mi
PIT Pittsburgh114 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
New York, NY441 mi · ~12h 44m drive
Hartford, CT515 mi · ~14h 53m drive
Providence, RI580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Albany, NY474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
Syracuse, NY371 mi · ~10h 43m drive
Rochester, NY313 mi · ~9h 3m drive
Buffalo, NY251 mi · ~7h 15m drive
Philadelphia, PA383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Pittsburgh, PA126 mi · ~3h 38m drive
Harrisburg, PA290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
Newark, NJ432 mi · ~12h 29m drive
Washington, DC303 mi · ~8h 45m drive
Baltimore, MD316 mi · ~9h 8m drive
Atlanta, GA471 mi · ~13h 36m drive
Charlotte, NC366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Raleigh, NC378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Miami, FL1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive
Orlando, FL820 mi · ~23h 41m drive
Tampa, FL858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
Nashville, TN376 mi · ~10h 52m drive
New Orleans, LA840 mi · ~24h 16m drive
Richmond, VA331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Chicago, IL291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Detroit, MI139 mi · ~4h 1m drive
Minneapolis, MN636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
St. Louis, MO433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
Kansas City, MO653 mi · ~18h 52m drive
Indianapolis, IN203 mi · ~5h 52m drive
Columbus, OH43 mi · ~1h 15m drive
Cleveland, OH86 mi · ~2h 29m drive
Milwaukee, WI338 mi · ~9h 46m drive
Dallas, TX954 mi · ~27h 34m drive
Houston, TX1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Austin, TX1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
San Antonio, TX1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive
Los Angeles, CA2006 mi · ~57h 57m drive
San Francisco, CA2136 mi · ~61h 42m drive
San Diego, CA1987 mi · ~57h 24m drive
Seattle, WA2023 mi · ~58h 27m drive
Portland, OR2046 mi · ~59h 6m drive
Denver, CO1192 mi · ~34h 26m drive
Phoenix, AZ1699 mi · ~49h 5m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1541 mi · ~44h 31m drive
Honolulu, HI4531 mi · ~130h 54m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Columbus (CMH)37 miles
Rental car
56 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
74 min$44-74
Cleveland (CLE)77 miles
Rental car
116 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
154 min$92-154

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