Kenyon College
Liberal arts college · Gambier, OH · 1,732 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
31%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1358–1503
ACT (middle 50%)
31–33
Average net price
$33,279
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$91,010
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
86%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Kenyon College?
Kenyon College accepts about 31 of every 100 applicants (31%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1358 and 1503 on the SAT. A score at or above 1503 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1358, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–33.
The latest federal data says Kenyon College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Kenyon College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Kenyon College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $91,010 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $33,279 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $72,220 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$72,220
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$72,220
- Room & board$17,380
- Total cost of attendance$91,010
- Average net price after grants$33,279
Popular majors
Social Sciences, English, Biology, Psychology, Visual & Performing Arts.
Kenyon College FAQ
- What is Kenyon College's acceptance rate?
- 31% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Kenyon College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1358–1503. Aim for 1503 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Kenyon College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–33.
- Is Kenyon College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Kenyon College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Kenyon College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Kenyon College cost?
- About $91,010 a year before aid; $33,279 on average after grants.
- What is Kenyon College's FAFSA school code?
- 003065. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Kenyon College receives your information.
- What is Kenyon College's graduation rate?
- 86% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Kenyon College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OH | 34% | 1360–1520 | $41,987 | 81% |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH | 37% | 1430–1540 | $44,622 | 87% |
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