Gambier, OH 43022-9623

Kenyon College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1824. Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, it has ranked among the best colleges by the Princeton Review. Although the admissions requirements are highly selective, this Ohio College emphasizes cooperation rather than competition among students.

Students pursue a bachelor's degree in more than 40 majors in the fine arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. Kenyon College offers pre-professional advising for students who plan to attend graduate schools for business, education, engineering, law, or medicine. Students can enrich their education through a departmental honors program or by studying abroad in more than 70 countries.

Kenyon College is an NCAA Division III school, with almost one-third of students participating in more than 20 men's and women's teams. Intramural sports include flag football, floor hockey, and Ultimate Frisbee. In addition, students can participate in more than 120 organizations, including Greek life, performing arts groups, and community service opportunities.

Quick Facts:

Approximately 1,600 students attend Kenyon College, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 10:1.

Ninety-nine percent of Kenyon College's tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their field.

Thirty-five percent of incoming freshmen ranked in the top five percent of their high school class.

All Kenyon College students live on campus.

About 45% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package exceeding $23,000.

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