Kenyon College
Kenyon College, a liberal arts school, provides students a well rounded foundation in education by having a curriculum with a diverse range of subjects. This college is located in Gambier, OH, a predominately rural area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled at Kenyon College.
An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this institution. Scores between 1860 (25th percentile) to 2140 (75th percentile) on the SAT and between 28 (25th percentile) to 32 (75th percentile) on the ACT is usually submitted among applicants accepted to this school. We were able to estimate the Kenyon College average GPA (3.62 - 3.89) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Roughly 40 percent of all students which applied were accepted at Kenyon College, and from those that were granted acceptance nearly 31 percent continued on to attend. You can get more information from the admissions office website at kenyon.edu.
Overall Kenyon College Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013
The overall acceptance rate for Kenyon College was reported as 38.4% in Fall 2013 with over 4,050 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1860 - 2140
- ACT Scores: 28 - 32
- Average GPA: 3.62 - 3.89
How Hard Is It to Get into Kenyon College?
Applicant Selectivity: High
Kenyon College has a very competitive selection process for applicants, where most students accepted have a higher than average high school GPA and scored in the top percentiles on standardized tests like the SAT or ACT exam.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2021 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2021-2022 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Kenyon College has been staying about the same from year to year.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2009-2010: 38.5%
- 2010-2011: 39.3%
- 2011-2012: 33.5%
- 2012-2013: 36.0%
- 2013-2014: 38.4%
- Projected Acceptance Rate 2021-2022: 37.0%
How Does Kenyon College Compare?
The acceptance rate for Kenyon College is forty-five percent lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
School | Acceptance Rate |
---|---|
Mount Vernon Nazarene University | 63.5% |
Denison University | 46.0% |
Otterbein University | 73.7% |
Ohio Wesleyan University | 75.4% |
The College of Wooster | 56.3% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Recommended
- School Records are Required
- Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Applicants | 4,054 | 38.5% | 61.5% |
Admitted | 1,556 | 41.9% | 58.1% |
Enrolled | 483 | 46.0% | 54.0% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Kenyon College (Fall 2013)
SAT® Section | Score Range |
---|---|
Critical Reading | 630 - 720 |
Math | 600 - 690 |
Writing | 630 - 730 |
Total Score | 1860 - 2140 |
ACT® | Score Range |
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English | 29 - 34 |
Math | 27 - 31 |
Composite Score | 28 - 32 |