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Kenyon College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1370 to 1473

ACT Range31 to 33

Average GPA3.90

Acceptance Rate31%

Kenyon is test-optional and relatively few students submit scores, but the scores that do appear are strong: the middle SAT range is 1370-1473. With a 31% acceptance rate and a 3.90 average GPA, aim around 1450+ if you want your test score to strengthen your application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Kenyon College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Kenyon College enrolls 2,228 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Kenyon has a 92% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 82%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Gambier, OH

Undergrad Enrollment2,228

Freshman Retention92%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate82%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Kenyon College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 15

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Kenyon, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your superscore. For Kenyon’s November 15 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Kenyon’s tuition and fees are $71,520, with the same rate for all students. About 50% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $24,471. Submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$71,520

Room and Board$16,640

Average Merit Award$24,471

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid50%

Average Aid Package$59,726

Average Debt at Grad$24,612

Kenyon’s listed cost of attendance is about $88,160, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 50% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $59,726. Merit awards average $24,471 for students who receive them. Graduates leave with an average debt of $24,612.