Kenyon College
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Average High School GPA: Approximately 3.9–4.0 (unweighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1360–1500
ACT Range (middle 50%): 31–35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 1,752
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: Episcopal (loose)
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $69,330 (2024–25)
Out-of-State Tuition: $69,330 (2024–25)
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Gambier, Ohio
Setting: Rural/Small Town
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 37 °F (3 °C), low 19 °F (−7 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 82 °F (28 °C), low 60 °F (16 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 41 in (1 041 mm)
Nearest Airport: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) – approximately 41 miles (66 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @kenyoncollege
Twitter: @kenyoncollege
Facebook: Kenyon College
LinkedIn: Kenyon College
YouTube: Kenyon College
TikTok: @kenyoncollege
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC)
Nickname: Owls
Mascot: Soren the Owl
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: James A. Steen Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Jess Book
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #5
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in North Coast Athletic Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #3
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in North Coast Athletic Conference
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Forbes Top Colleges
#140
#79
In Private Colleges
#33
In Liberal Arts Universities
#17
In The Midwest
#154
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A+
Diversity: A
Athletics: C+
Professors: A
Dorms: C+
Student Life: B
Value: B-
Campus: B-
Party Scene: B
Location: C
Campus Food: C+
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #163 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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