Kenyon College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1453 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 393 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 352 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 13 of 1 | In Gambier |
| # 65 of 14,131 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
31%
Average SAT
1,431
Average ACT
32
Avg. cost to attend
$46,859 /y
Aid receiving
83%
Undergraduates
2,249
Male:Female Ratio
43:57
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Kenyon College has an acceptance rate of 31% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Applicants | 7,726 | 3,872 | 3,843 |
| Admissions | 2,397 | 959 | 1,434 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 439 | 196 | 242 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 60% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 10% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 6% |
| â– Black or African American | 3% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 13% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Kenyon College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Kenyon College majors
Kenyon College has granted 374 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kenyon College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 55 |
| Economics, General | 37 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 |
| Psychology, General | 25 |
| History, General | 19 |
| Mathematics, General | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 |
| Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 15 |
| Anthropology, General | 14 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Neuroscience | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 9 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 374 |
Publications & Citations
Kenyon College has published 3,438 scientific papers with 159,318 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,097
/ 46,459
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
1,316
/ 107,988
|
| Environmental Science |
1,243
/ 37,828
|
| Engineering |
1,201
/ 97,723
|
| Biology |
1,164
/ 48,152
|
| Computer Science |
1,137
/ 101,990
|
| Political Science |
1,093
/ 20,490
|
| Sociology |
1,066
/ 25,742
|
| Philosophy |
1,039
/ 20,981
|
| Law |
1,023
/ 20,273
|
| History |
954
/ 14,672
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
944
/ 96,966
|
| Medicine |
886
/ 32,367
|
| Psychology |
839
/ 29,408
|
| Chemistry |
785
/ 29,218
|
| Geography and Cartography |
760
/ 22,769
|
| Mathematics |
626
/ 13,913
|
| Art & Design |
624
/ 8,779
|
| Geology |
542
/ 18,195
|
| Archaeology |
541
/ 12,376
|
| Ecology |
511
/ 20,840
|
| Genetics |
473
/ 17,928
|
| Biochemistry |
443
/ 17,096
|
| Optics |
441
/ 58,942
|
| Economics |
433
/ 17,440
|
| Linguistics |
422
/ 8,652
|
| Business |
398
/ 18,213
|
| Paleontology |
396
/ 15,539
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
371
/ 77,030
|
| Organic chemistry |
364
/ 13,531
|
| Materials Science |
322
/ 12,859
|
| Electrical Engineering |
318
/ 59,404
|
| Statistics |
317
/ 12,532
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
303
/ 14,556
|
| Social Psychology |
292
/ 14,725
|
| Mathematics Education |
281
/ 1,365
|
| Telecommunications |
279
/ 59,686
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
277
/ 3,130
|
| Literature |
267
/ 2,828
|
| Psychiatry |
260
/ 12,277
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Joseph Sakunoshin Motoda
1862-1928 (aged 66)
presbyter
The Right Reverend Joseph Sakunoshin Motoda was the first Japanese born Bishop of Tokyo in the Nippon Sei Ko Kai, the Anglican Church in Japan.
2. Daniel Sheldon Norton
1829-1870 (aged 41)
lawyer
politician
Daniel Sheldon Norton was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Minnesota State Senate and as a U.S. senator from Minnesota.
3. Rolla Dyer
1886-1971 (aged 85)
physician
Rolla Eugene Dyer was an American physician born in Delaware County, Ohio. Dyer received his B.A. in 1907 from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and his M.D. in 1914 from the University of Texas. He joined the U.S. Public Health Service in 1916.
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4. Katherine Simonds Dhanani
diplomat
Katherine Simonds Dhanani is an American diplomat. She was nominated as the Ambassador of the United States to Somalia, having been nominated for the position on 25 February 2015 by U.S. President Barack Obama. Dhanani is the first official U.S. envoy to the country in over two decades. On May 11, 2015, it was reported that Dhanani had withdrawn her...
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General Info & Contacts
Founded
1824
Motto
Magnanimiter Crucem SustineValiantly bear the cross
Colors
purple, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
658
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
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