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Kenyon College

Private

Gambier, OH

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Located in Gambier, OH, Kenyon College is a private small school with roughly 1,732 undergraduates. Admissions are selective here -- roughly 31% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Economics shows the strongest outcomes -- $103,791/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Students are required to live on campus.

Admissions

Admit rate31%
SAT range1358–1503
ACT range31–33
Undergrads1,732
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$87,590
4-year grad rate84%
Median earnings, 10yr out$71,830

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Kenyon College weighs your application

From Kenyon College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayVery important
RecommendationsVery important
Nonacademic factors
InterviewImportant
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans21%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out87%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$52,945/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$72,305/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$103,791/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$53,620/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusYes
Dormitory capacity2,008
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Kenyon College look for in applicants?

Per Kenyon College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay, recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Kenyon College's acceptance rate?

Kenyon College in Gambier, OH admits approximately 31% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Kenyon College?

Admitted students at Kenyon College typically score between 1358–1503 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Kenyon College?

Admitted students at Kenyon College typically score between 31–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Kenyon College cost?

Kenyon College's total cost of attendance is reported at $87,590 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Kenyon College?

Kenyon College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Kenyon College require students to live on campus?

Yes -- Kenyon College requires students to live in on-campus housing.

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