Kenyon College

It is extremely difficult to get into Kenyon College. In 2022, Kenyon College accepted just 34% of all applicants. Out of 8,116 applications received in 2023, 2,784 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Kenyon College, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Kenyon College for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by April 1.

Kenyon College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Kenyon College's admissions stats.

Kenyon College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	63%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	23%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	25%
Waitlist	No

Kenyon College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Kenyon College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 1
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Applying Early to Kenyon College?

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Kenyon College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Kenyon College is 62%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 34%. Last year, Kenyon College admitted 252 of the 407 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Kenyon College Admissions

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How To Get Into Kenyon College

It is extremely difficult to get into Kenyon College. Kenyon College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Kenyon College accepted 34% of all applicants, about 2,784 from the 8,116 applicants.

Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Kenyon College, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.

Transferring to Kenyon College

Transfer student admissions is extremely difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Kenyon College

Kenyon College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Kenyon College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Kenyon College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Kenyon College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Kenyon College for more information on admission factors.

Kenyon College Application Requirements

To apply to Kenyon College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Kenyon College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	2	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	counselor recommendation
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Kenyon College?

Kenyon College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 15% submitted a class rank. At Kenyon College 63% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 86% were in the top 25% and 97% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Kenyon College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	54%
3.75 and 3.99	23%
3.50 and 3.74	12%
3.25 and 3.49	8%
3.00 and 3.24	2%
2.50 and 2.9	1%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Kenyon College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Kenyon College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 23% of Kenyon College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 25% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Kenyon College?

To be competitive with other Kenyon College applicants, you should strive to score between 1360 and 1470 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Kenyon College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1470 and 25% of scored lower than 1360, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Kenyon College students scored 750 or higher and 75% of students scored 680 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Kenyon College students scored 750 or higher, and 75% scored a 680 or higher.

To be most competitive at Kenyon College, you should strive to earn between 31 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Kenyon College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 31 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Kenyon College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 31.

More Information on Transferring to Kenyon College

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Kenyon College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Kenyon College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Kenyon College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Kenyon College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Kenyon College.

Does Kenyon College accept transfer credits?

✅ Kenyon College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Kenyon College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Kenyon College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Kenyon College?

✅ Kenyon College is not test optional.

What is Kenyon College's acceptance rate?

✅ Kenyon College has an acceptance rate of 34%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Kenyon College?

✅ Kenyon College's early decision acceptance rate was 62% in 2021.

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