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Kenyon

Acceptance rate
31
%
ACT middle 50%
31
–
33
Applications
7726
Undergraduates
2249

Overview

Kenyon College, located in Gambier, Ohio, is a top-ranked liberal arts institution renowned for its picturesque campus and strong emphasis on writing and communication across all disciplines. Founded in 1824, Kenyon pioneered faculty advising in the United States and continues to offer deep, meaningful mentorship to students throughout their academic journey. The college provides a broad array of majors and encourages interdisciplinary exploration, culminating in a senior capstone project for every student. Kenyon is nationally recognized for its literary tradition, including opportunities to work with the influential Kenyon Review, and boasts exceptional outcomes such as high acceptance rates to medical school and a strong record of producing Fulbright Fellows. With a vibrant residential community where all students live on campus for four years, a commitment to inclusivity through comprehensive tuition and financial aid, and a storied athletics program with more NCAA Division III championships than any other college, Kenyon offers a quintessential and immersive college experience.

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Admissions Information

Applications received
7726
Students admitted
2397
Acceptance rate
31
%
Undergraduate enrollment
2249
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
680
743
SAT Math
678
760
ACT Composite
31
33
Students submitting SAT
11
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
15-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
1370

Characteristics

School type
Private
Liberal Arts
Setting
Rural: Fringe
Undergraduate size
<2,500
Athletics
Division III
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Club
Competitiveness
Competitive

Contact information

Address
Ransom Hall, Gambier, OH 43022-9623
Phone
(740) 427-5000

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