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Kenyon College

PrivateGambier, USA₹0.7 L/yrEst. 1824Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Gambier, USA
Accreditation Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), Global Liberal Arts Alliance (GLAA), [Consortial](https://www.kenyon.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-the-provost/contact-us/consortial-information/)
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (50+ ([Kenyon in Numbers](https://www.kenyon.edu/kenyon-in-numbers/)) majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Kenyon College is a private institution in Gambier, OH, USA, founded in 1824. Kenyon College is a residential liberal arts college known for its Gothic campus, strong sciences, interdisciplinary approach, and high post-grad success in a close-knit community.

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: BA
  • Majors Available: 50+ (Kenyon in Numbers)
  • Curriculum: Kenyon emphasizes interdisciplinary exploration and writing across disciplines without a rigid core curriculum. Students reach across departments to tackle complex issues, supported by academic advising since 1841.
  • Distinctive Programs: Strong sciences (30% majors, Goldwater winners), research from year 1, pre-professional advising (Academics)
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 9:1 (Academics, US News)

Campus and Location

Located in Gambier, USA. Campus spans 1,000 acres (Kenyon in Numbers, US News).

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Strong sciences (30% majors
  • Members of Great Lakes Colleges Association (GLCA), Global Liberal Arts Alliance (GLAA), Consortial

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 31% (class of 2028) (US News, Clastify), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: 250+ programs in 50 countries ([Kenyon in Numbers](https://www.kenyon.edu/kenyon

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (50+ ([Kenyon in Numbers](https://www.kenyon.edu/kenyon-in-numbers/)) majors) UG USD 71,870 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (50+ ([Kenyon in Numbers](https://www.kenyon.edu/kenyon-in-numbers/)) majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional through fall 2026 ([Standardized Testing](https://www.kenyon.edu/admissions-aid/apply-to-kenyon/standardized-testing/))

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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