At a glance
Average net price
$38,512
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
82.3%
Admission rate
31%
Undergrad size
1,732
In-state tuition
$71,520
Out-of-state tuition
$71,520
Cost of attendance
$87,590
Median earnings (10y)
$71,830
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,429
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 91.6%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (43%), social sciences (32%), stem (25%).
- STEM25%
- Humanities & arts43%
- Social sciences32%
- Social sciences23.3%~403 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English14.7%~255 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.8%~222 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~222 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.7%~116 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~111 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History5.1%~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics4.5%~79 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 156 | $25,057 | $19,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 122 | $50,959 | $18,718 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 95 | $38,994 | $19,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 85 | $43,334 | $18,354 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 57 | $37,181 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 54 | $18,841 | $15,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Kenyon College
Kenyon College is a mid-sized institution located in Gambier, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,732 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, English, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Kenyon College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,512 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $71,520 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,590 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 82.3%, a strong completion outcome. 91.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $71,830 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Kenyon College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, English, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (43% of credentials), social sciences (32% of credentials), stem (25% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Kenyon College accepts 31% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,429. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Gambier, Ohio (rural), Kenyon College draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Kenyon College
Q.How much does Kenyon College cost?
The average net price at Kenyon College is $38,512 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,590.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Kenyon College?
Kenyon College has a 6-year graduation rate of 82.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Kenyon College?
Kenyon College admits 31% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Kenyon College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Kenyon College graduate earns $71,830 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Kenyon College?
Published tuition is $71,520 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Kenyon College located?
Kenyon College is located in Gambier, Ohio (ZIP 43022).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Kenyon College at their official website.