Kenyon College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1510 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #407 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #366 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #61 of 1,089 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 51 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Undergraduates
- 2,184
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.kenyon.edu
Kenyon College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Kenyon College has an acceptance rate of 31% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 27% | 34% |
| Applicants | 8,218 | 3,913 | 4,305 |
| Admissions | 2,524 | 1,058 | 1,466 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 455 | 194 | 261 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
90 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1360
or below
75% of them
had 1500
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kenyon College are 1360-1500 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
77 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kenyon College are 31-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1260 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 294 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 203 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 138 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 112 (5%) |
| Asian | 101 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 74 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kenyon College is $44,470 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $8,865 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,666 |
| $48-75K | $13,777 |
| $75-110K | $22,995 |
| $110K+ | $45,073 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $69,030 |
| Tuition in-state | $69,030 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $69,030 |
| Fee in-district | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,968 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,610 |
| Room charge | $5,850 |
| Meal charge | $8,560 |
Kenyon College majors
Kenyon College has granted 495 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kenyon College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 76 |
| Economics, General | 59 |
| Psychology, General | 39 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 |
| History, General | 22 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 |
| Neuroscience | 18 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 17 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 16 |
| Mathematics, General | 16 |
| Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Sociology, General | 16 |
| Anthropology, General | 13 |
| Environmental Studies | 13 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 11 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 11 |
| Physics, General | 10 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 |
| Dance, General | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 495 |
Kenyon College has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 82% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kenyon College has published 3,376 scientific papers with 149,840 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 52 | 168 |
| 1993 | 26 | 242 |
| 1994 | 35 | 214 |
| 1995 | 33 | 255 |
| 1996 | 63 | 303 |
| 1997 | 40 | 343 |
| 1998 | 34 | 451 |
| 1999 | 30 | 526 |
| 2000 | 35 | 658 |
| 2001 | 54 | 835 |
| 2002 | 69 | 933 |
| 2003 | 44 | 1033 |
| 2004 | 53 | 1091 |
| 2005 | 60 | 1493 |
| 2006 | 84 | 1678 |
| 2007 | 84 | 1764 |
| 2008 | 58 | 1906 |
| 2009 | 68 | 2172 |
| 2010 | 119 | 2315 |
| 2011 | 73 | 2583 |
| 2012 | 97 | 2962 |
| 2013 | 85 | 3130 |
| 2014 | 71 | 3309 |
| 2015 | 100 | 3676 |
| 2016 | 101 | 5357 |
| 2017 | 126 | 7572 |
| 2018 | 114 | 11711 |
| 2019 | 141 | 13701 |
| 2020 | 160 | 14486 |
| 2021 | 174 | 17280 |
| 2022 | 148 | 13489 |
| 2023 | 139 | 14811 |
| 2024 | 103 | 13958 |
Kenyon College alumni
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Paul Newman
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwriterphilanthropiststage actormilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, film director, racing car driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Silver Bear, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
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Allison Janney
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorstage actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Allison Brooks Janney is an American actress. Known for her performances across the screen and stage, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards.
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Josh Radnor
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorvoice actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Joshua Thomas Radnor is an American actor, filmmaker, author, and musician. He is best known for portraying Ted Mosby on the Emmy Award–winning CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014). He made his writing and directorial debut with the 2010 comedy drama film Happythankyoumoreplease, for which he won the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
- Occupations
- statespersonmilitary officerlawyer
- Biography
-
Rutherford Birchard Hayes was the 19th president of the United States, serving from 1877 to 1881. A staunch abolitionist from Ohio, he was also a brevet major general for the Union army during the American Civil War.
General info
| Founded | 1824 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine Valiantly bear the cross |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 661 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio, 43022 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7404275000 |