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Kenyon College is located in Gambier, Ohio, and is a private, liberal arts college. It was established by The Episcopal Church’s Bishop Philander Chase in the year 1824. The campus is spread across an area of 1,000 acres. The students at Kenyon College can choose from programs in areas including biochemistry, psychology, history, music, and sociology. The college has the following four main academic divisions:
The men's sports teams of Kenyon College are known as the Lords and the women's teams are called the Ladies. They compete in the North Coast Athletic Conference, and the NCAA Division III. The students participate in sports including softball, lacrosse, baseball, tennis, cross country, football, golf, track and field, soccer, swimming, and volleyball.
Kenyon is located in a rural area, in Gambier, OH. 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, music, mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 69% of applicants were rejected at Kenyon. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 630 to 730 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 700 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Kenyon 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, Kenyon tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,662 students (1,833 full-time equivalent).
Kenyon has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Kenyon 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
http://www.kenyon.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 265 | English, economics, history, political science, international studies, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, sociology, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Science | 32 | biology, molecular biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 25 | drama, dance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Kenyon in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 429 | 29 |
In 2007-2008, Kenyon had a total enrollment of 1,662 students (1,833 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 15% |
| New York | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| California | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Kenyon offers campus housing for 1,620 of its 1,833 (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. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,510 | 1,413 | 31% | 456 | 32% |
| Men | 1,929 | 664 | 34% | 218 | 33% |
| Women | 2,581 | 749 | 29% | 238 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 630 | 720 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 40,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 40,240 |
| Room and board | $ 6,590 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,130 |
Financial Aid:
Kenyon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 306500)
Kenyon has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $95,203 | 21 | $86,655 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $68,010 | 23 | $68,295 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $58,493 | 22 | $58,066 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 92 | $76,572 | 67 | $70,493 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Women's Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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