Kenyon College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1589 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #431 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #386 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #53 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 52 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Undergraduates
- 1,885
- 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 34% 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 | 34% | 29% | 38% |
| Applicants | 8,116 | 3,612 | 4,504 |
| Admissions | 2,784 | 1,052 | 1,732 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 531 | 221 | 310 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
82 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1350
or below
75% of them
had 1515
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kenyon College are 1350-1515 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 16%
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 | 1250 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 225 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 143 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 103 (5%) |
| Asian | 84 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 55 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kenyon College is $43,044 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 | $17,808 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,325 |
| $48-75K | $20,493 |
| $75-110K | $28,824 |
| $110K+ | $51,597 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,240 |
| Fee in-district | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,008 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,610 |
| Room charge | $5,420 |
| Meal charge | $7,410 |
Kenyon College majors
Kenyon College has granted 459 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kenyon College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 60 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 60 |
| Psychology, General | 37 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 |
| History, General | 26 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 16 |
| Sociology, General | 16 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 |
| Molecular Biology | 13 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 12 |
| Physics, General | 11 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Neuroscience | 9 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Mathematics, General | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 6 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| Dance, General | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 4 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 4 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Grand Total | 459 |
Kenyon College has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 82% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kenyon College has published 2,901 scientific papers with 66,884 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Law, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 107 |
| 1992 | 46 | 115 |
| 1993 | 23 | 177 |
| 1994 | 34 | 134 |
| 1995 | 29 | 147 |
| 1996 | 62 | 207 |
| 1997 | 38 | 226 |
| 1998 | 33 | 335 |
| 1999 | 27 | 390 |
| 2000 | 31 | 465 |
| 2001 | 54 | 577 |
| 2002 | 62 | 635 |
| 2003 | 36 | 714 |
| 2004 | 50 | 784 |
| 2005 | 59 | 1078 |
| 2006 | 79 | 1175 |
| 2007 | 72 | 1299 |
| 2008 | 54 | 1423 |
| 2009 | 62 | 1580 |
| 2010 | 92 | 1741 |
| 2011 | 69 | 2002 |
| 2012 | 89 | 2290 |
| 2013 | 74 | 2484 |
| 2014 | 62 | 2598 |
| 2015 | 88 | 2853 |
| 2016 | 72 | 2938 |
| 2017 | 92 | 3091 |
| 2018 | 106 | 3363 |
| 2019 | 117 | 4259 |
| 2020 | 141 | 5184 |
| 2021 | 149 | 6780 |
| 2022 | 133 | 6621 |
| 2023 | 119 | 6477 |
Kenyon College alumni
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Paul Newman
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm produceractorfilm directorstage actor
- Biography
-
Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, film director, racing 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
- television actorstage actorfilm actoractorvoice 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
- television actoractorstage actorvoice actorfilm director
- 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
- lawyerstatespersonpoliticianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Rutherford Birchard Hayes was an American military officer and politician from the state of Ohio. A Republican, Hayes served as the 19th president of the United States from 1877 to 1881.
General info
| Founded | 1824 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine Valiantly bear the cross |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 653 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio, 43022 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7404275000 |