Kenyon Admissions Information
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH (
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Founded in 1824, Kenyon College prides itself on a famous literary tradition and academic excellence. As one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges, Kenyon sets high academic standards in small classes taught by dedicated teachers. The school seeks those who love to learn and embraces students who are creative, intellectual, ambitious, and open to new ideas. The college's traditional liberal arts curriculum enables exploration and promotes interaction in the classroom. There is a strong sense of community at the school, where professors are more than mentors–they are also friends.
Located in Gambier, Ohio, Kenyon student life revolves around the campus. The college offers a wide variety of events which students regularly take advantage of, such as film screenings by the Kenyon Film Society as well as various theater productions, concerts, and lectures. Kenyon has more than 150 student clubs and organizations, including sororities and fraternities. For those who wish to leave campus, the state capital of Columbus is a 45 minute drive away; the city provides students with many cultural activities.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
Ransom Hall
Gambier, OH 43022-9623 |
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| Phone Number: |
(740) 427-5000 |
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| Website: |
www.kenyon.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, liberal arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Rural |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, intercollegiate, intramural, club |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
1,633 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
84% |
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| Percent international: |
4.27% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
52:48 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
10:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Economics
English Language and Literature
Political Science and Government |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Urban Semester
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Special Housing For Disabled Students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Women's Housing
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Special Housing For International Students |
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Activities:
Campus ministries
Concert band
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz band
Model U.N.
Musical theater
Pep band
Sororities
Student newspaper
Yearbook |
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
International student
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Opera
Radio station
Student government
Symphony orchestra |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #12 Best College Theater
- Voted #13 Best Athletic Facilities
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- Voted #12 Professor Gets High Marks
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Admissions Information
Kenyon College admits 39% of its applicants. As a selective college, Kenyon seeks passionate and engaged students who are eager to learn.
Kenyon considers an applicant's secondary school record and character--assessed by letters of recommendation and the personal statement--to be the most important factors for admission. Such considerations are followed by the student's test scores, class rank, talent, extracurricular activities, interview, and demonstrated interest in Kenyon. Alumni relationship, geographical residence, ethnicity, volunteer work, work experience, and status as a first-generation college student are considered, but not as heavily.
| Admissions address: |
Ransom Hall
106 College-Park Street
Gambier, OH 43022-9623 |
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| Phone number: |
(740) 427-5776 |
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| Fax number: |
(740) 427-5770 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.kenyon.edu/admissions.xml |
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| Email: |
admissions@kenyon.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Jennifer Delahunty |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
3,992 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
39% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 15 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay(s)
1 Academic Teacher Evaluation(s)
School Report
Mid Year Report
Final Report
Standardized test scores
Interview (optional) |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
SAT II Subject tests are considered if submitted. |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
630
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680
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720
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77%
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| SAT Math |
600
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640
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680
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77%
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| SAT Writing |
620
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680
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730
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77%
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| College Board code: |
1370 |
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| ACT code: |
3286 |
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