Kenyon

Kenyon College

Kenyon
#817 / #238
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#50
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio, United States

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About Kenyon College

According to Wikipedia, Kenyon College is a private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio. It was founded in 1824 by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase. It is the oldest private institution of higher education in the state of Ohio and enrolls approximately 1,800 undergraduate students. Students choose from over 50 majors, minors, and concentrations, including self-designed majors.

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Kenyon College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
8,11634%87%143232

How Much Does Kenyon College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$66,490
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$17,808
30K - 48K$17,325
48K - 75K$20,493
75K - 110K$28,824
110K+$51,597

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Kenyon College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Kenyon College, then you can expect to earn an average of $54,500 per year.

Kenyon College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
1,9921,992

Where is Kenyon College?

Kenyon College is located at Kenyon College, Gambier OH 43022

What Is Kenyon College Known For?

Kenyon College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Kenyon College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Literature
#294
World Rank
#269
Historical Rank
#114
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Chemistry
#713
World Rank
#745
Historical Rank
#157
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Biology
#717
World Rank
#741
Historical Rank
#197
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Political Science
#910
World Rank
#919
Historical Rank
#228
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Economics
#1205
World Rank
#1214
Historical Rank
#239
USA Rank
economics Degrees
History
#676
World Rank
#695
Historical Rank
#240
USA Rank
history Degrees
Philosophy
#822
World Rank
#883
Historical Rank
#251
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#1122
World Rank
#1048
Historical Rank
#286
USA Rank
math Degrees
Physics
#1253
World Rank
#1290
Historical Rank
#289
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Anthropology
#1093
World Rank
#1111
Historical Rank
#358
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Psychology
#926
World Rank
#944
Historical Rank
#373
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Religious Studies
#1667
World Rank
#1579
Historical Rank
#385
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Sociology
#1523
World Rank
#1532
Historical Rank
#440
USA Rank
sociology Degrees

Who Are Kenyon College's Most Influential Alumni?

Kenyon College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Law, and Social Work. Here are some of Kenyon College's most famous alumni:

William Rehnquist
William Rehnquist
A Chief justice of the United States from 1986 to 2005.
Carl Djerassi
Carl Djerassi
An American chemistry professor, inventor, author, playwright.
Robert Lowell
Robert Lowell
An American poet.
John Sherman
John Sherman
An American politician, Ohio .
Edwin Stanton
Edwin Stanton
An American lawyer and politician .
E. L. Doctorow
E. L. Doctorow
A Novelist, editor, professor .
Anthony Hecht
Anthony Hecht
An American poet .
Leopoldo López
A Venezuelan politician.
Harvey Lodish
An American cell biologist, born 1941.
William Bechtel
An American philosopher.
William H. Gass
William H. Gass
An American fiction writer, critic, philosophy professor.
Olof Palme
A Swedish Prime Minister .

Who Are Kenyon College's Most Influential Faculty?

Benjamin Schumacher
An American physicist.
John Green
John Green
An American author and vlogger.