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Colleges / Kenyon College

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate37%
Acceptance Rate37%

Kenyon College Academics

Kenyon College requires a minimum of 16 units to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Kenyon College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Kenyon College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Kenyon College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 86% of students who start college at Kenyon College complete all the credits required within six years.

Kenyon College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available X
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Kenyon College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Kenyon College?

Kenyon College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Kenyon College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Kenyon College

When choosing a major, Kenyon College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Kenyon College.

Student Designed Majors

Kenyon College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Kenyon College

Kenyon College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Kenyon College


Does Kenyon College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Kenyon College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Kenyon College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Kenyon College does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Kenyon College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Kenyon College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Kenyon College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Kenyon College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Kenyon College.

Does Kenyon College Require Internships?

❌ Kenyon College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Kenyon College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.


Additional Information About Kenyon College


Kenyon College Library

The main library on campus is the Chalmers Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Kenyon College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Kenyon College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, Case Western Reserve University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

•Environmental science with Duke University, education with The Bank Street College of Education

ROTC

Does Kenyon College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Kenyon College does not have any ROTC programs.

Keep Reading About Kenyon College

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Student Life

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Kenyon College Majors & Subject Areas

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,875

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

37%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$66,490

Out-of-State

$66,490

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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