Kenyon College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. strong 82% graduation rate; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Kenyon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Gambier, Ohio with approximately 1,732 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 31% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $38,512 per year. The graduation rate is 82%, and the typical graduate earns $54,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Kenyon College is a private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1824 by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase. It is the oldest private institution of higher education in the state of Ohio and enrolls approximately 1,800 undergraduate students. Students can choose from over 50 majors, minors, and concentrations, including self-designed majors.
This is a strong option for students who want a genuinely intimate liberal arts experience — with just 1,753 undergrads and a 91% freshman retention rate, it's clear that students who enroll tend to stay and thrive. The $15,000 median debt at graduation is impressively low, which softens the $29,383 annual net price, and an 87% graduation rate signals solid follow-through. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $54,500 a decade out are modest, so if income potential is a top priority, go in with a clear plan for how you'll build on a liberal arts foundation.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,732 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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