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Quick Stats

African American 4%
Asian American 5%
Hispanic 3%
International 3%
Native American 1%
White 81%
Unknown 3%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 84%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 46%
20-21: 44%
22-24: 10%
25+: 0%
Female Faculty 44%
Male Faculty 56%
Faculty Diversity African American: 6%
Asian American: 8%
Hispanic: 7%
International: 1%
Native American: 1%
White: 76%
Unknown: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Despite the College's best efforts, Kenyon is primarily attended by white students from fairly affluent backgrounds. The cost and competitive application process tend to dissuade those from other socioeconomic backgrounds. Recently, through the donation of notable alumnus Paul Newman, several scholarships have been put in place for those who are the first in their family to attend college. Kenyon’s diversity lies primarily in the range of political backgrounds and sexualities of its students. While it’s true that many Kenyon students are very politically active—shown in the 2004 political election coverage by CNN—this does not mean that they all share a liberal ideology. John M. O’Hara, contributing founder of the Tea Party, is a notable example of a conservative Kenyon alum. Student groups on campus reflect this wide range of interests. On the social front, the gay community at Kenyon is accepted and thriving.

Due in part to the openminded nature of most Kenyon students, there haven’t been many incidents of discrimination on campus in past years. Discrimination advisers exist on campus to help any student who feels he/she is in the minority. Overall, discrimination is not an issue on Kenyon’s campus, despite its relative lack of diversity.

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Diversity at Kenyon College

JohannasMirror

'15

English

2.7
C+

White Students Galore

While there is a certain amount of economic diversity, the racial diversity is almost nonexistent and is comprised primarily of international students. Most students are white, and many are frustrated by this lack of diversity.

Jan 11, 2012

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Diversity at Kenyon College

kenstudent11

'15

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

4.6
A

No Place More Open

Kenyon is completely open to all types of diversity. Beauty of this liberal arts campus is how accepting everyone is, no matter who you are.

Sep 29, 2011

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Diversity at Kenyon College

h4schler

'15

Music

5.0
A+

A Friendly Place

Kenyon is one of the most accepting and friendly places I have ever been. People are accepted for being themselves. People are appreciated for being open-minded. There is a place here for everyone.

Sep 01, 2011

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Facts

Gay Pride

The school has the Unity House to serve as a community center and safe space for the GLBTQQA community. There is a campus magazine that speaks primarily to the gay community, as well.

Political Activity

Many Kenyon students have firm political beliefs, and all student emails (known as "allstus") are a popular arena for political debate. These debates can get quite heated, but in general, they represent well thought-out and supported arguments.

Economic Status

The typical Kenyon student comes from an upper-middle-class background, though as the College begins supporting more students through grants and loans, this is changing.

Most Common Religions

The school was founded as Episcopalian, but few ties to the church currently exist. The campus has large Jewish and Christian communities as well as a very active Muslim group.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Some of the minority clubs on campus include the Russian Club, KJAS (Kenyon Japanese Animation Society),
ADELANTE (Asociacion De Estudiantes Latino Americanos y de Naciones Tropicales Exoticas), Asian Awareness Club,
Black Student Union (BSU), ISAK (International Students at Kenyon), Japanese Culture Club, Middle East Students' Association, and SAMOSA (South Asian Multicultural Org for Student Awareness).

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Name: Alexandra Patterson

Hometown: Bowling Green, KY

Major: English

Grad Year: 2012

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