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Kenyon College
Gambier,
OH
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate34%
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About Kenyon College
Kenyon College is a private, nonprofit college in the rural area of Gambier, Ohio. Kenyon College was founded in 1824. The college enrolls around 1,885 students per year, including 1,885 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Kenyon College
It is extremely difficult to get into Kenyon College. The acceptance rate at Kenyon College is 34%. In 2022, 2,784 out of 8,116 total applicants were accepted.
| Kenyon College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 34% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 62% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 23% |
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Kenyon College Campus Tours
Kenyon College is located in Gambier, Ohio, near Columbus.
If you are interested in seeing Kenyon College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 71 to Gambier, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Glenn Columbus International.
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College Info
Kenyon College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Kenyon College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Kenyon College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Kenyon College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Kenyon College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1360 - 1470
Math SAT Range
660 - 750
Reading SAT Range
680 - 750
Kenyon College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$83,740
In State$83,740
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$69,030
$69,030
Fees
$300
$300
Housing
$14,410
$14,410
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Kenyon College is like? There are approximately 1,885 students enrolled at Kenyon College. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 14% percent are from OH and 86% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full Time0.42%
Part Time14%
In State86%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,885
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
34%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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