More selective than 98% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Kenyon College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Kenyon College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Kenyon College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680 | 743 |
| SAT math | 678 | 760 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1358 | 1503 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Kenyon College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 31% | 680–743 | 678–760 | 31–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 31% | 690–750 | 670–750 | 31–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Kenyon College compared with other Ohio colleges?
Kenyon College has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denison University | 17% | 79% | $40,007 |
| 2 | Kenyon College | 31% | 82% | $38,512 |
| 3 | Oberlin College | 34% | 81% | $38,645 |
| 4 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | 34% | 41% | $34,253 |
| 5 | Case Western Reserve University | 37% | 87% | $41,190 |
| 6 | Ohio Christian University | 38% | 34% | $20,607 |
| 7 | Wilberforce University | 41% | 12% | $5,567 |
| 8 | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science | 46% | 73% | $19,622 |
| 9 | Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 46% | 53% | $24,204 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Kenyon College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kenyon College admissions questions
What is the Kenyon College acceptance rate?
Kenyon College accepts 31% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,524 of 8,218 applicants were admitted.
Does Kenyon College require the SAT or ACT?
Kenyon College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Kenyon College?
The middle 50% of Kenyon College enrolled first-year students scored 1358–1503 on the SAT and 31–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Kenyon College?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (455 of 2,524).
Is Kenyon College getting harder to get into?
Kenyon College accepted 31% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 31% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Kenyon College overview