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
2,052
Undergraduates
868
Men - 42.3%
1,185
Women - 57.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
30% of 7,091 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
4.15 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
717 average
680-765 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
722 average
700-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
32 average
31-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$97,380
Tuition and Fees
$73,230
Room and Board
$19,860
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$60,910
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,833
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
174
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
22%
10-19
52%
20-29
22%
30-39
4%
40-49
0%
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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
20% of women participate
Fraternities
14% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
5%
Black/African-American
3%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.9%
White
73%
Unknown
1.5%
International Students
8.2% from 53 countries
First-Year Students Returning
91.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
80.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
15.0%
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