Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Kenyon College is 34.30% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.07%. 3,612 men and 4,504 women applied to Kenyon and 1,052 men and 1,732 women students were accepted.
Among them, 221 men and 310 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Kenyon.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,116 | 3,612 | 4,504 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,784 | 1,052 | 1,732 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 531 | 221 | 310 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 34.30% | 29.13% | 38.45% | - | - |
| Yield | 19.07% | 21.01% | 17.90% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 82 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 85 students (16%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Kenyon.
The median SAT score is 1,420 with 720 SAT EBRW and 700 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25th percentile is 690. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 755 and 25th percentile is 660 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 31 at Kenyon. The median ACT math score is 30 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at Kenyon College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1350 | 1420 | 1515 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 690 | 720 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 700 | 755 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Kenyon. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kenyon College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Kenyon.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.kenyon.edu/admissions-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |