Kenyon College

    Gambier, OH · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1360–1500
    Median ~1430
    Acceptance rate
    31%
    Enrollment
    1,732
    ACT middle 50%
    31–33

    What the numbers say about Kenyon

    • The reported middle 50% spans 140 points, from 1360 to 1500. A planning score near or above 1540 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 720 Reading and Writing and 710 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 31% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 82% completion rate and $71,830 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1430 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $71,520
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $71,520
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $71,830
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    82%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1360 and 1500. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1540 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1500 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1430 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1360 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Kenyon's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI1380–152045%
    George Washington UniversityWashington, DC1350–150047%
    Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX1340–149063%
    Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA1350–149048%
    Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY1340–151056%
    Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute, IN1320–150077%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Kenyon?

    Kenyon College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1360–1500, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1540 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Kenyon's acceptance rate?

    Kenyon College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 31%.

    How much does it cost to attend Kenyon?

    Published tuition is approximately $71,520 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Kenyon test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Kenyon College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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