Kenyon College, founded in 1824, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Students are attracted to Kenyon for its superior academic reputation, quality of teaching, campus beauty and intellectual community. Poets, scientists, philosophers, artists, actors, football players and dancers find common ground at Kenyon, as do students of different races, socioeconomic standing and political persuasions. This union of academic excellence and a close-knit community adds to Kenyon''s uniqueness. Its 800-acre campus is located 45 miles north of Columbus. Campus architecture is primarily Gothic in style.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
1,359
Undergraduates
892
Men - 65.6%
434
Women - 31.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
29% of 8,754 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.9
SAT Math
707 average
670-750 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
717 average
690-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
32 average
31-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$85,640
Tuition and Fees
$69,330
Room and Board
$14,410
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$54,949
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$21,513
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
179
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Gambier Population
2,502
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Columbus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
100% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
13% of women participate
Fraternities
13% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
5.3%
Black/African-American
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
8.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.7%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
75.5%
Unknown
1.2%
International Students
14.6% from 50 countries
First-Year Students Returning
93.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
73.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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