B+
Very Good
Score: 70/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
90/100 · earnings-weighted

Kenyon College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Gambier, Ohio 43022
Kenyon College campus, Gambier, OH
Kenyon College campus, Gambier, OH. Photo: .curt., CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
91/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
B+
79/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
B
66/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,184
Total Enrollment
87%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
31%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kenyon College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$71,830
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,627
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,527
Median debt at graduation
82.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,429
Average SAT
33
Median ACT
9.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 92nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kenyon College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Economics$58,082$103,791+26%#56 of 368#38$18,718
International/Globalization Studies—$72,305+21%#9 of 87#5—
Fine and Studio Arts$23,082$53,620+30%#31 of 423#13$15,500
English Language and Literature$29,962$52,945+9%#175 of 576#76$19,000
Political Science and Government$39,550————$18,354
Psychology$39,203————$19,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kenyon College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $385,835
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,071/mo — vs ~$650/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 43037 (4.4% cap, Gambier)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $69,030 $69,030
Room $5,850
Board $8,560
Total Cost (On-Campus) $87,590 $87,590

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
11%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,184
Total Students
58%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Hispanic 6%
Black 3%
Asian 5%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kenyon College?
Kenyon College has an acceptance rate of 31%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Kenyon College?
Tuition at Kenyon College is $69,030 for in-state students and $69,030 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Kenyon College?
The graduation rate at Kenyon College is 87%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Kenyon College a good school?
Kenyon College has a Repit College Score of 70/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Kenyon College?
Kenyon College has a total enrollment of 2,184 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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C+
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology