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Kenyon College

Kenyon

Gambier, Ohio 43022

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitRuralGreek life

Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

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

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.

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

76.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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

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
—
vs 2024
Forbes
#140
—
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
—
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#92
—
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mauve

Swim

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
43 mi(75 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
86 mi(149 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
126 mi(218 min)

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)

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