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Kenyon College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,868
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 36%
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 86%

Located in Gambier, Ohio, Kenyon College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Kenyon College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Kenyon College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Kenyon College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

36.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$63,310

Cost of attendance at Kenyon College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$63,310

Cost of attendance at Kenyon College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Kenyon College received on average $32,553 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,553
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 45 10% $4,926 $221,681
Other Federal Grant 45 10% $8,037 $361,681
State Grant/Scholarships 8 2% $3,500 $28,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 354 79% $31,452 $11,134,022
Total Grant & Scholarships 354 79% $32,553 $11,523,703

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kenyon College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kenyon College students is 86.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 85.6%.

86.5%

  • asian 84.2% 16 students
  • African American 90.9% 20 students
  • white 86.2% 305 students
  • unknown 100.0% 13 students
  • hispanic 89.5% 34 students
  • International Students 75.0% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 87.5% 21 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football North Coast Athletic Conference
  • Baseball North Coast Athletic Conference
  • Basketball North Coast Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country North Coast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Kenyon College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kenyon College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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