Kenyon College
Gambier, OH · Private
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Kenyon College admitted 31.0% of applicants university-wide (2,397 of 7,726).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 31.0% | 2,397 | 7,726 |
| In-state | 33.3% | 400 | 1,200 |
| Out-of-state | 27.6% | 1,600 | 5,800 |
| International applicants | 16.7% | 100 | 600 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 37.5% | 300 | 800 |
| Men | 24.8% | 959 | 3,872 |
| Women | 37.3% | 1,434 | 3,843 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 37.5%, vs 31% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,397 admitted students, 439 enrolled (18.3% yield).
Kenyon College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1370–1473
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 31–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Kenyon College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $92,150/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $71,870 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,280 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $92,150/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,242 |
| $30k–48k | $26,319 |
| $48k–75k | $19,156 |
| $75k–110k | $23,757 |
| Over $110k | $51,432 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Kenyon Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Kenyon College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Kenyon International Scholarship — $10,000-$30,000 per year (International Aid)
- Kenyon Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- International Need-Based Grant — Varies (up to full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
- Kenyon College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Kenyon College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common App or Coalition App
- Secondary School Report, including transcript
- Counselor Recommendation
- Teacher Evaluation
- Mid-year Report
- Portfolio (optional)
- Interview (recommended)
- Additional Recommendation Letters (up to two) (optional)
International applicants
- Common App or Coalition App
- Secondary School Report, including transcript
- Counselor Recommendation
- Teacher Evaluation
- Mid-year Report
- Portfolio (optional)
- Interview (recommended)
- Additional Recommendation Letters (up to two) (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Kenyon College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Kenyon is a community where vibrant intellectual discourse and debate are core values. We are committed to fostering a community in which all individuals are encouraged to share their thoughts and perspectives. Describe a time when you engaged in a discussion with someone who held a different viewpoint than your own. How did this experience shape your understanding of the topic or perspective, and what did you learn about yourself in the process?250 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $71,830
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 82.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 91.6%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,527
- At graduation
Kenyon College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #45
- WSJ: #252
- Forbes: #142
- Niche: #111
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Kenyon College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (21%), English (13%), Visual & performing arts (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 9:1 · 70% of class sections have under 20 students.
Kenyon College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.