Kenyon College

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Kenyon at a Glance

Location:
Gambier, OH
Setting:
Rural
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$41,090
Out-of-State Tuition:
$41,090
Room & Board:
$10,020
Full-Time Undergrads:
1,648
Part-Time Undergrads:
0
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.kenyon.edu
Admissions Website:
www.kenyon.edu/admissions.xml
Financial Aid Website:
www.kenyon.edu/finaid.xml
Application Deadline:
January 15
Acceptance Rate:
33 %
Admission Difficulty:
Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1890–2160
Average ACT Scores:
28–32

Best Things

  • A cappella concerts in Rosse Hall
  • Professors are accessible.
  • Everybody knows your name.
  • Getting a great education without having it forced down your throat
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • All-nighters in Gund Commons where the lighting is poor
  • Being surrounded by cornfields can feel very isolating.
  • Drinking is the main social event available on campus.
  • Intensive intro-level language classes that meet nine times a week
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • English
  • English Language Studies
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Kenyon College is a small school in rural Ohio. Located in the middle of cornfields, "remote" doesn't even begin to describe its location. Gambier consists of one block with a convenience store, bookstore, and two restaurants; the nearest Walmart is 15 minutes away by bus, and the local movie theater has only two screens. For all of its location flaws, the College has a certain charm. Kenyon wasn't named the "most beautiful college campus in the world" for nothing. Those who step onto the campus are immediately awed by the Gothic architecture, landscaped lawns, and inviting atmosphere.

Part of Kenyon's charm is that it attracts students who really want to be there, rather than those who want the location or name. Students bond over the remote location as much as they do over living in the dorms for four years or dining in the only dining hall on campus. This leads to a cohesive student body that's willing to shape the College it attends. Student groups on campus are very active in the life of the College, and many decisions are put to an all-campus vote.

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Scholarships at Kenyon College

Bfly2009

Molecular Biology '13

4.6
A

Always Apply

Everybody who needs financial aid and applies gets more than enough help.

May 16, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Kenyon College

Bfly2009

Molecular Biology '13

2.3
C

Not Many Options

Few options, high cost, not convenient, no student discounts, low variety.

May 16, 2012

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Athletics at Kenyon College

Bfly2009

Molecular Biology '13

3.1
B-

Low Student Spirit

Amazing facilities, only team that performs well is Swim Team, no fan support nor school spirit.

May 16, 2012

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User rating for Kenyon College is 3.5 out of 5 based on 329 user reviews.

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Hometown
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Major
English
Grad Year
2012

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