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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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• Arts & Humanities

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  • English Language and Literature See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs
    • English Language and Literature

      A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See more English Language and Literature Schools or Online English Language and Literature School Degree Programs

  • Film and Theater See more Film and Theater Schools or Online Film and Theater School Degree Programs
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

      A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. See more Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts Schools or Online Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts School Degree Programs

  • Foreign Languages See more Foreign Languages Schools or Online Foreign Languages School Degree Programs
    • Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

      This general program focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire. See more Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Schools

    • Foreign Languages and Literatures

      A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the basic/elementary level. See more Foreign Languages and Literatures Schools or Online Foreign Languages and Literatures School Degree Programs

    • French Language and Literature

      A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more French Language and Literature Schools

    • German Language and Literature

      A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See more German Language and Literature Schools

    • Spanish Language and Literature

      A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See more Spanish Language and Literature Schools

  • History See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs
    • History

      A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See more History Schools or Online History School Degree Programs

  • Music See more Music Schools or Online Music School Degree Programs
    • General Music

      A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See more General Music Schools or Online General Music School Degree Programs

  • Performing Arts See more Performing Arts Schools
    • General Dance

      A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production. See more General Dance Schools

  • Philosophy See more Philosophy Schools or Online Philosophy School Degree Programs
    • General Philosophy

      A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. See more General Philosophy Schools or Online General Philosophy School Degree Programs

  • Religion/Religious Studies See more Religion/Religious Studies Schools or Online Religion/Religious Studies School Degree Programs
    • General Religion/Religious Studies

      A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. See more General Religion/Religious Studies Schools or Online General Religion/Religious Studies School Degree Programs

  • Visual Arts See more Visual Arts Schools or Online Visual Arts School Degree Programs
    • Art History, Criticism and Conservation

      Students of Art History study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. Art History programs include the analysis of works of art, and art conservation, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes. See more Art History, Criticism and Conservation Schools or Online Art History, Criticism and Conservation School Degree Programs

    • Fine Arts and Art Studies

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• Interdisciplinary Studies

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  • International/Global Studies

    A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields. See more International/Global Studies Schools or Online International/Global Studies School Degree Programs

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

    Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. See more Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools or Online Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies School Degree Programs

  • Neuroscience

    A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering. See more Neuroscience Schools

• Life Science

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  • Biology See more Biology Schools or Online Biology School Degree Programs
    • Biochemistry

      Study the chemistry of living systems in these four, six, or eight year programs. Students of biochemistry learn the intricacies of the chemistry of living systems and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems. This program includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation. See more Biochemistry Schools

    • Biology/Biological Sciences

      Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See more Biology/Biological Sciences Schools or Online Biology/Biological Sciences School Degree Programs

    • Molecular Biology

      A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signalling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology. See more Molecular Biology Schools

• Mathematics and Statistics

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  • General Mathematics

    A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See more General Mathematics Schools or Online General Mathematics School Degree Programs

• Natural Sciences

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  • Chemistry See more Chemistry Schools or Online Chemistry School Degree Programs
    • General Chemistry

      A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. See more General Chemistry Schools or Online General Chemistry School Degree Programs

  • Physics See more Physics Schools or Online Physics School Degree Programs
    • General Physics

      A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See more General Physics Schools

• Social Sciences

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  • Anthropology See more Anthropology Schools or Online Anthropology School Degree Programs
    • General Anthropology

      A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. See more General Anthropology Schools or Online General Anthropology School Degree Programs

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Schools or Online Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies School Degree Programs
    • Women’s Studies

      A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy. See more Women’s Studies Schools or Online Women’s Studies School Degree Programs

  • Economics See more Economics Schools or Online Economics School Degree Programs
    • General Economics

      A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues. See more General Economics Schools or Online General Economics School Degree Programs

  • International Relations and Affairs See more International Relations and Affairs Schools or Online International Relations and Affairs School Degree Programs
    • General Political Science and Government

      A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. See more General Political Science and Government Schools or Online General Political Science and Government School Degree Programs

  • Psychology See more Psychology Schools or Online Psychology School Degree Programs
    • General Psychology

      A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See more General Psychology Schools or Online General Psychology School Degree Programs

  • Sociology See more Sociology Schools or Online Sociology School Degree Programs
    • Sociology

      A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. See more Sociology Schools or Online Sociology School Degree Programs

Kenyon College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Full-Time 100% Part-Time 0%	Men vs. Women Women 55% Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity Caucasian 85% Other 6% Asian 4% African-American 3% Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State Out-of-State 83% In-State 17%	Top States for Incoming Freshman Ohio 17% New York 9% Pennsylvania 6% Massachusetts 5% California 5%

Percent of Students International:

2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available:	Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus:	99%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus:	Yes

Athletics

Member of:	NAA, NCAA
Sports Include:	Football (North Coast Athletic Conference) Basketball (North Coast Athletic Conference) Baseball (North Coast Athletic Conference) Track (North Coast Athletic Conference)

Kenyon College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate)	Expenses
Published Tuition and Fees:	$ 38,140
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 37,030
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 1,110
Financial Aid	Avg. Amount Received	% of Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grants:	$ 4,058	8%
State and Local Grants:	$ 2,022	23%
Institutional Grants:	$ 19,601	43%
Student Loans:	$ 3,941	43%
Any Aid:		47%

Kenyon College Admissions

Acceptance Rate:	29% (Most Selective)
Test Scores
SAT Scores:
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores:	83%
Bottom 25th Percentile:	Verbal: 630, Math: 610
Top 75th Percentile:	Verbal: 730, Math: 690
ACT Scores:
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores:	39%
Bottom 25th Percentile:	Composite: 28, Verbal: 28, Math: 26
Top 75th Percentile:	Composite: 32, Verbal: 33, Math: 31

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee:	$ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies:	Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent:	Required
High School GPA:	Recommended
High School Rank:	Not Required
High School Record:	Required
Recommendations:	Required
TOEFL:	Required
Test Scores:	Required

College Advice on Kenyon College

Liberal... Question: Does Kenyon College allow Triple Majors? Does Kenyon College allow students to triple major? I'm thinking about attending and would like to know if its possible to major in English (with a concentration in creative writing - fiction), Religious Studies, and History. 10 months ago Gumdr... Best Answer I was a double major at UC Berkeley, but one guy in my class was a triple major, and he gave the valedictory at our graduation. Yes, Kenyon does allow triple majors. In fact, many universities allows it, provided you can demonstrate ability to do well in each area of study. After all, WTF is the point of being a triple major if you fail all of the subjects? Each student who goes to Kenyon gets assigned a faculty advisor, so if you are interested in these subjects, you can discuss it with him/her. See all 2 answers

gossip_... Question: Kenyon College? Is this a good choice of a University if I want to major in Journalism(cultural and critic), and Acting(want to act more in tv/film. I would like to work for the New York Times or The Rolling Stone Magazine. Or would love to be a editor, and open a Reader Digest Teen Magazine. Sorry with all the questions, I am very intrested! Thanks! 25 months ago nothe... Best Answer Kenyon is an awesome college; it will prepare you for anything. Journalism is mainly not an undergraduate major. You can major in English, creative writing, or other related majors for your undergraduate degree. You will need to go to graduate school for journalism if you want to write for big names magazines/newspapers. If you are looking at Kenyon already, you might be in league for Northwestern and Columbia. These are two of the best journalism schools in the nation. University of Missouri at Columbia and New York University also have top journalism programs. Northwestern is the best "media" school overall; NYU and University of Southern California is the best acting/drama/film school. Good luck. See all 2 answers

Julee. Question: Tell me everything you can about Kenyon College? I think it is my first choice and I might apply early there. How are they with financial aid and such? Any tips, advice, info you have please share! 32 months ago Fly O... Best Answer Very good solid school. Nice location too.

melissa k Question: which is better, to your knowledge: Kenyon college or Oberlin college? specifically in the English department 34 months ago KatieS24 Best Answer Kenyon has a fantastic English department. A lot of famous authors have attended the school. Also, their literary journal is well-known. I think plenty of people have heard of Kenyon outside of Ohio (unlike what one person said). For example, me! (Of course Oberlin is a great school too, but I don't think that their English dept. is as strong as Kenyon's.) See all 3 answers

melissa k Question: What do you know about Kenyon college, in OH? 34 months ago Profe... Best Answer Kenyon is a wonderful liberal arts college, second only to Oberlin in the state of Ohio. It has terrific professors, and its departments have very strong reputations, which is great if you're considering graduate school. I wouldn't hesitate to consider Kenyon for undergrad.