Kenyon College
103 College Rd, Gambier, United StatesOverview of Kenyon College
About this school
- www.kenyon.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,677
- Men:741 (44.2%)
- Women:936 (55.8%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Kenyon College is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 3 | 4 |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 3 | - |
Examinations Required
Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 106 College Park Drive |
City, State, Zip | Gambier, OH 43022 |
Phone | (740) 427-5776 |
Fax | (740) 427-2634 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 15, January 15 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15, February 1 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | Counselor recommendation required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
Factor | Importance |
---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 34% of 5,603 applicants were admitted |
Women | 35% of 3,154 applicants were admitted |
Men | 32% of 2,449 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 466 (25%) of 1,896 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 262 (24%) of 1,113 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 204 (26%) of 783 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.90 |
375 And Above | 68% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 11% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 4% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 1% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 623-730 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 39% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 46% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 14% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 640-730 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 47% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 46% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 7% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 31 average |29-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 68% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 29% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 3% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $55,930 (77.99470087853855%)
- Room & Board: - $12,510 (17.445265653325897%)
- Other Expences: - $1,900 (2.6495607307209594%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,370 (1.9104727374145865%)
Payment Plans
Kenyon College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline January 15 |
Award Notification Date | On or about March 25 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Institutional Methodology |
Forms Required
Forms Required | Filing Cost |
---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003065 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 270 (59.6%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 200 (74.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 200 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 200 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $45,275 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 193 (96.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $43,775 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 152 (76.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,989 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 78 (39.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 72 (15.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,855 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 865 (52.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 729 (84.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 729 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 729 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $46,069 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 716 (98.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $42,031 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 641 (87.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,444 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 190 (26.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 208 (12.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,649 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 38% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $21,404 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 5.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Computer Science, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,797 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
167
Part-Time Faculty
47
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
71%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 19% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 50% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 25% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 4% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 584,002 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 715 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Kenyon College provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
93.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
86.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
90.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
91.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (35)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- International/Global Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Social sciences, English, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
Engineering, environmental science with Duke University, education with The Bank Street College of Education
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
2,408
Nearest Metropolitan Area
1,000 acres
Environment
Rural community
Campus Size
Columbus
Weather
Temperature | 18.5 average low in January, 80.4 average high in September |
Rain | 137 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 50 mile(s) from campus in Columbus |
Nearest Bus Station | 50 mile(s) from campus in Columbus |
Nearest Train Station | 115 mile(s) from campus in Cleveland |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
100% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, racquetball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Kenyon College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student advisory groups, student radio station, musical groups, intramural sports and clubs, outdoors club
Sororities
32% of women participate
Fraternities
27% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,661
Undergraduates
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.6% Asian
- 3.6% Black/African-American
- 6.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 76.1% White
- 3.4% Unknown
International Students
5.6% from 46 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported