Gambier, OH
Competitive — only about 31 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 34% to 31% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,662 | 2,271 | 487 | 34% |
| 2020 | 6,614 | 2,440 | 446 | 37% |
| 2021 | 7,601 | 2,778 | 508 | 37% |
| 2022 | 8,116 | 2,784 | 531 | 34% |
| 2023 | 8,218 | 2,524 | 455 | 31% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,466 of 4,305 women and 1,058 of 3,913 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Kenyon College has an acceptance rate of 31% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,524 of 8,218 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 31 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
8,218 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 455 enrolled.
No. Kenyon College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 34% to 31% — it has become more selective.