Kenyon

Kenyon College is a close-knit community that revels in challenge, celebrates self-expression and embraces worlds of perspective. Find your purpose here.

Here, you’ll approach problems from multiple angles and dimensions, breaking boundaries and uncovering unexpected solutions to complex real-world challenges.

  • Academic life at Kenyon is about reaching across disciplines, departments and majors. It’s about finding truth and creating knowledge by exploring connections and intersections.

  • It doesn’t matter what career path you think you’re on. At some point you have to convert the thoughts and ideas in your head to words on a page or a website or whatever your medium is so that others can understand you.

    Hewlet McFarlane professor of neuroscience
  • 200 industries represented by our global network of alumni and parent career mentors, who help with resume reviews, interviews and much more.

  • At Kenyon, you’ll gain the theoretical foundation and practical experience that employers demand and today’s world needs.

Passion into purpose

During your time at Kenyon, you’ll immerse yourself in a rich mix of academics, research, and experiential learning. You’ll develop a keen understanding of the world around you, and graduate prepared to contribute to it in your own unique way.

  • Cognitive Catalyst

    Researcher Greg Carr ‘04 arrived at Kenyon interested in pre-med, until an introductory psychology class changed his career trajectory and his life. Today, he heads a team of researchers committed to developing more effective drugs for treating schizophrenia.    

  • 92%of Kenyon grads find employment while at Kenyon, or within 6 months of graduation

  • Podcast Pioneer

    Tommy Vietor ‘02 went from studying Nietzsche to landing a gig in the White House with President Barack Obama, a pivot which later led him to co-found Crooked Media and host the popular Pod Save America podcast.   

  • 98%of students applying to graduate school are accepted into one of their top three choices.

Engage with what matters to you

Engage with what matters to you

Begin your Kenyon journey

Ready to learn more about Kenyon? Schedule a visit to explore our campus and meet our community, or start with a virtual tour. Discover the many financial aid options we offer, or reach out to our team to ask questions and receive more information.