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Kenyon is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Gambier, Ohio. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Kenyon top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Kenyon often study science, mathematics, music, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 64% of applicants were rejected at Kenyon. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 630 to 720 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 700 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Kenyon offers classes to 1,661 students (1,648 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in North Coast Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH 43022
General Phone: (740) 427-5000
Admissions Phone: (740) 427-5776
Financial Aid Phone: (740) 427-5782
http://www.kenyon.edu/
Kenyon awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 244 | English, political science, history, international studies, interdisciplinary studies, economics, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 37 | biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama, dance |
| Fine Arts | 18 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 4 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Kenyon in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 389 | 28 |
In 2005, Kenyon had a total enrollment of 1,661 students (1,648 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 51% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 18% |
| New York | 10% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Kenyon offers campus housing for 1,589 of its 1,648 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Gambier, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,929 | 1,420 | 36% | 441 | 31% |
| Men | 1,713 | 631 | 37% | 201 | 32% |
| Women | 2,216 | 789 | 36% | 240 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (740) 427-5776
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,930 |
| Room and board | $ 5,570 |
| Room charge | $ 2,620 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
| Other expenses | $ 830 |
Financial Aid:
Kenyon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 306500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (740) 427-5782
Kenyon has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $81,378 | 18 | $72,440 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $60,653 | 15 | $60,036 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $50,104 | 20 | $50,290 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 91 | $65,779 | 55 | $60,075 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kenyon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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