Kenyon College Factbook
The Kenyon College Factbook is a topical guide to information about the college. Data and information are updated throughout the year. Links to more content about each topic are available in each section. Please contact the Office of Institutional Research for more information or with any questions that you may have.
Topics
Admissions
Academic Program
Student Enrollment
Campus Life
Faculty and Staff
Finances
Basics about Kenyon
Admissions
The Admissions and Aid Offices help interested students and their families learn about Kenyon and guide them through the application process. Below are some data displays based on admissions statistics.
| Kenyon College Admissions Overlap Schools |
|
|---|---|
| Bates College |
Grinnell College |
| Bowdoin College |
Middlebury College |
| Brown University |
Oberlin College |
| Carleton University |
Vassar College |
| Denison University |
Wesleyan University |
| 25th and 75th percentile test score for fall enrolled first-time, full-time students |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Writing | ACT Composite |
ACT Math | ACT English | ||||||||||||
| 2002 |
610 & 690 |
620 & 720 | -- | 27 & 32 | -- | ||||||||||||
| 2003 |
600 & 690 |
620 & 720 | -- | 27 & 32 | -- | ||||||||||||
| 2004 |
610 & 690 |
620 & 730 | -- | 27 & 31 | 25 & 31 | 27 & 33 | |||||||||||
| 2005 |
610 & 700 |
620 & 720 | -- | 28 & 31 | 26 & 31 | 28 & 33 | |||||||||||
| 2006 |
610 & 690 |
620 & 730 | 620 & 710 | 27 & 32 | 26 & 31 | 28 & 34 | |||||||||||
| 2007 | 610 & 690 | 630 & 730 | 630 & 710 | 28 & 32 | 26 & 31 | 28 & 33 | |||||||||||
| 2008 | 610 & 700 | 630 & 730 | 620 & 720 | 28 & 32 | 26 & 32 | 28 & 34 | |||||||||||
| 2009 | 600 & 680 | 630 & 720 | 620 & 730 | 28 & 32 | 26 & 31 | 28 & 34 | |||||||||||
| 2010 | 610 & 690 | 640 & 740 | 630 & 730 | 28 & 32 | 26 & 32 | 29 & 34 | |||||||||||
| 2011 | 610 & 690 | 640 & 730 | 640 & 730 | 28 & 32 | 26 & 32 | 29 & 34 | |||||||||||
| 2012 | 610 & 680 | 630 & 730 | 630 & 720 | 28 & 32 | 26 & 31 | 29 & 34 | |||||||||||
Academic Program
Kenyon has 34 academic departments and programs.
| Departments and Programs |
|
|---|---|
| African Diaspora Studies (program) | International Studies (program) |
| American Studies (program) | Islamic Civilization and Cultures (program) |
| Anthropology | Law and Society (program) |
| Studio Art | Mathematics |
| Art History | Modern Languages and Literatures |
| Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (programs) | Music |
| Biology | Neuroscience |
| Center for the Study of American Democracy | Philosophy |
| Chemistry | Physics |
| Classics | Political Science |
| Dance, Drama, and Film |
Psychology |
| Economics | Public Policy (program) |
| English | Religious Studies |
| Environmental Studies (program) | Scientific Computing (program) |
| History | Sociology |
| Integrated Program in Humane Studies | Women's and Gender Studies |
| Most Popular Majors by Degrees Completed 2010-11 |
|
|---|---|
| Major | Completions |
| English | 68 |
| Economics | 40 |
| Psychology | 34 |
| Political Science | 28 |
| History | 25 |
| International Studies | 25 |
Student Enrollment
Kenyon's Office of the Registrar maintains student enrollment, course offerings, and information about the academic program. The Registrar website has many resources for both students and faculty.
| Percent of Enrolled Students by Demographic Group |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
2011 | 2012 | |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native |
1% | 1% | 1% |
| Asian |
6% | 6% | 7% |
| Black or African American |
4% | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino |
4% | 5% | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 79% | 79% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 0% | 1% |
| Unknown race/ethnicity | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Nonresident alien | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Campus Life
More information about campus life can be found throughout the Kenyon website. The Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Admissions both offer further details.
In addition to Varsity Sports, Kenyon has many Intramural and Club sports teams. You can find more information on the Kenyon College Athletics page.
| Kenyon Varsity Sports |
|
|---|---|
| Baseball | Softball |
| Football | Golf |
| Field Hockey | Volleyball |
| Women's and Men's Lacrosse |
Women's and Men's Basketball |
| Women's and Men's Cross Country |
Women's and Men's Track and Field |
| Women's and Men's Indoor Track and Field |
Women's and Men's Soccer |
| Women's and Men's Tennis | Women's and Men's Swimming and Diving |
Kenyon has more than 100 Student Clubs with more added all the time. Below are the creative and performing arts and special interest groups registered for Fall 2012.
| Kenyon Creative and Performing Arts Organizations |
|
|---|---|
| Art Club | Chasers |
| Cornerstones | Fools on the Hill |
| HIKA | Horn Gallery |
| Chamber Singers | Dance and Drama Club |
| Kenyon Collegiate | Kokosingers |
| Modern-Baller Fusion | Owl Creek Singers |
| Persimmons | Take Five |
| Kenyon Collegian | The Mighty Might Stairwells |
| The Ransom Notes | WKCO Student Radio |
| Kenyon Special Interest Student Groups |
|
|---|---|
| Beer & Sex Advisors |
College Township Fire Department |
| JStreetU | Outdoors Club |
| Men at Kenyon |
Mock Trial |
| Model United Nations |
Peer Counselors |
| Quiz Bowl | Social Board |
| Sound Techs |
Cooking Club |
| Entrepeneurship Club | Wellness |
Faculty and Staff
| Number of Faculty and Staff by Primary Function, Fall 2011 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Number of full-time employees |
Number of part-time employees |
||
| Instruction, research, public service |
156 |
18 |
|
| Executive, managerial, administrative |
61 |
2 |
|
| Other professionals (support/service) |
124 |
22 |
|
| Technical and paraprofessional |
5 |
7 |
|
| Clerical/secreterial |
65 |
43 |
|
| Skilled crafts |
25 |
0 |
|
| Service/ maintenance |
71 |
60 |
|
| Total |
507 |
152 |
|
Source: IPEDS
The Office of the Provost maintains information about Kenyon's faculty, including awards and endowed and named chairs.
| Average Faculty Salaries |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | |
| 2011-12 | $95,376 | $70,349 | $60,918 |
| 2010-11 | $94,479 | $69,445 | $59,358 |
| 2009-10 | $92,566 | $67,597 | $58,220 |
| 2008-09 | $92,108 | $68,127 | $58,269 |
| 2007-08 | $86,506 | $65,338 | $56,034 |
| 2006-07 | $84,077 | $63,814 | $54,028 |
| 2005-06 | $80,082 | $61,983 | $51,830 |
| 2004-05 | $78,505 | $60,416 | $50,183 |
| 2003-04 | $76,921 | $58,395 | $48,697 |
| 2002-03 | $77,145 | $58,395 | $47,701 |
Source:IPEDS
Finances
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| Student Fees |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Room | Board | Fees | Total | ||||||
| 2002-03 |
$22,905 |
$2,040 | $2,540 | $750 | $32,130 | |||||
| 2003-04 |
$29,500 |
$2,340 | $2,700 | $830 | $35,370 | |||||
| 2004-05 |
$31,260 |
$2,480 |
$2,790 |
$910 |
$37,440 | |||||
| 2005-06 |
$32,980 |
$2,620 | $2,950 | $950 | $39,500 | |||||
| 2006-07 | $34,990 |
$2,780 | $3,120 | $1,060 | $41,950 | |||||
| 2007-08 | $37,030 | $2,940 | $3,310 | $1,110 | $44,390 | |||||
| 2008-09 | $39,080 | $3,100 | $3,490 | $1,160 | $46,830 | |||||
| 2009-10 | $39,810 | $3,170 | $4,090 | $1,170 | $48,240 | |||||
| 2010-11 | $39,420 | $4,280 | $5,220 | $1,480 | $50,400 | |||||
| 2011-12 | $41,090 | $4,510 | $5,510 | $1,540 | $52,650 | |||||
| 2012-13 | $42,780 | $4,540 | $5,800 | $1,640 | $54,760 | |||||
Source: IPEDS
| Major Campus Projects, New Facilities, and Renovations |
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|---|---|
| Studio Art Building opened August 2012; 41,000 gross square feet (gsf) |
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| Bexley Apartments, Fink, and Forman Houses, demolished 2012; 20,000 gsf | |
| Gund Gallery, offices of Art History Department and gallery space, opened 2011; 31,000 gsf |
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| Phase 1 of North Campus Housing, 9 buildings in 2011 and 2012; 38,000 gsf | |
| Storer Hall, offices of Music Department and performance space, opened 2009; 16,800 gsf |
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| Lentz House, offices of the English Department, opened 2009; 7,200 gsf | |
| Ernst Center, demolished 2009; 30,000 gsf | |
| Finn House (formerly Neff House), offices of The Kenyon Review, opened in 2008; 3,200 gsf |
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| Peirce Hall, renovation completed in 2008; 66,000 gsf | |
| O'Connor House, multi-use, opened 2008; 5,600 gsf | |
| Walton and Wing House, demolished 2008 | |
| Kenyon Athletic Center, sports and recreation facility, opened in 2006; 260,000 gsf |
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Ganter Hall, assembly space, opened in 2003; 3,000 gsf |
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| Wirtheimer Field House, demolished 2003; 47,800 gsf | |
| Phil Mather, demolished 2001; 47,800 gsf | |
| Tomsich, Hayes, Fischman, and Samuel Mather Halls, offices and labs of the Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Psychology Departments, opened in 2000 completing the Science Quad; 103,000 gs | |
Source: Chief Business Officer
For more information about Kenyon's campus please visit the campus map.
Basics about Kenyon
Basic Categories
Location: Gambier, Ohio 43022
Founded: 1824 as all-male seminary. Coeducational as of 1969.
Control: Private, not-for-profit
Religious affiliation: Non-denominational, originally Episcopal
Incorporation: State of Ohio
Affiliated Incorporations: Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC), The Kenyon Review, The Philander Chase Corporation
Accreditation: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Athletic division: NCAA Division III
Conference: North Coast Athletic Conference
Colors: Purple and white
Nickname: Lords and Ladies
Organization: The President of the College reports directly to the Board of Trustees. The Academic, Admissions, College Relations, Finance, Library and Information Services, Operating, and Student Affairs Divisions report to the President through their respective heads.
Classes, Codes, and IDs
IPEDS reporting number: 203535
Federal School (Title IV) Code: 003065
Federal Depository Library Number: 0462
College Board (CEEB) Code: 1370
ACT Code: 3286
Federal Employer ID Number: 314379507
Dun & Bradstreet DUNS Number: 063580369
National Register of Historic Places Reference number: 75001447
Carnegie classifications:
-Baccaulaureate Colleges- Arts & Sciences
-Small four year highly residential
-Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
-Exclusively undergraduate four-year
-Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence
For more information: The College is proud of its rich history and strong traditions. Kenyon's history is documented by Tom Stamp, the Kenyon Historian.