Kenyon College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1453 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #393 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #352 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #65 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Undergraduates
- 2,249
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 8% 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% | 25% | 37% |
| Applicants | 7,726 | 3,872 | 3,843 |
| Admissions | 2,397 | 959 | 1,434 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 439 | 196 | 242 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1358
or below
75% of them
had 1503
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kenyon College are 1358-1503 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
42 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kenyon College are 31-33 (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 | 1353 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 288 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 214 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 142 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 103 (5%) |
| Asian | 79 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 67 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kenyon College is $46,859 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 | $18,242 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,319 |
| $48-75K | $19,156 |
| $75-110K | $23,757 |
| $110K+ | $51,432 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $71,196 |
| Tuition in-state | $71,196 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $71,196 |
| Fee in-district | $324 |
| Fee in-state | $324 |
| Fee out-of-state | $324 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,986 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,610 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $9,040 |
Kenyon College majors
Kenyon College has granted 374 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kenyon College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 55 |
| Economics, General | 37 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 |
| Psychology, General | 25 |
| History, General | 19 |
| Mathematics, General | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 |
| Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 14 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Neuroscience | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 9 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 374 |
Kenyon College has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 80% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kenyon College has published 3,438 scientific papers with 159,318 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26 | 242 |
| 1994 | 35 | 214 |
| 1995 | 33 | 255 |
| 1996 | 63 | 304 |
| 1997 | 40 | 343 |
| 1998 | 34 | 451 |
| 1999 | 30 | 528 |
| 2000 | 35 | 658 |
| 2001 | 54 | 835 |
| 2002 | 69 | 934 |
| 2003 | 44 | 1033 |
| 2004 | 54 | 1091 |
| 2005 | 60 | 1493 |
| 2006 | 84 | 1678 |
| 2007 | 84 | 1762 |
| 2008 | 58 | 1907 |
| 2009 | 68 | 2172 |
| 2010 | 119 | 2316 |
| 2011 | 73 | 2584 |
| 2012 | 97 | 2964 |
| 2013 | 85 | 3130 |
| 2014 | 71 | 3310 |
| 2015 | 100 | 3678 |
| 2016 | 101 | 5355 |
| 2017 | 126 | 7588 |
| 2018 | 116 | 11713 |
| 2019 | 141 | 13714 |
| 2020 | 162 | 14482 |
| 2021 | 174 | 17279 |
| 2022 | 148 | 13488 |
| 2023 | 139 | 14809 |
| 2024 | 107 | 14062 |
| 2025 | 73 | 12204 |
Kenyon College alumni
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Paul Newman
- Occupations
- writerracing automobile driverstage actorfilm producerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, who has been described as "one of the last of the great 20th-century movie stars." He was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Silver Bear for Best Actor, a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, and nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Tony Award. Along with his Best Actor Academy Award win, Newman also received the Academy Honorary Award and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
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Allison Janney
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm 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
- voice actorstage actoractortelevision actorfilm actor
- 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. He served as Cincinnati's city solicitor from 1858 to 1861 and was known as a staunch abolitionist who defended refugee slaves in court proceedings. At the start of the Civil War, Hayes left a fledgling political career to join the Union army. He was wounded five times, most seriously at the Battle of South Mountain in 1862. Hayes earned a reputation for bravery in combat, rising in the ranks to serve as brevet major general. After the war, he was a prominent member of the "Half-Breed" faction of the Republican Party. Hayes served in Congress from 1865 to 1867 and was elected governor of Ohio, serving two consecutive terms from 1868 to 1872 and half of a third two-year term from 1876 to 1877 before his swearing-in as president.
General info
| Founded | 1824 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine Valiantly bear the cross |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 658 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio, 43022 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7404275000 |