How to Apply

We're here to help guide you through the application process and make it as easy as possible. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Application Plans

First-year applicants have three application options: Early Decision 1, Early Decision 2 or Regular Decision. There is no application fee. Learn more about our deadlines and requirements.

If you are a transfer applicant, please refer to the transfer applicant section for options.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Kenyon meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. You also may apply separately for talent scholarships in art, music or writing, or for our KEEP and STEM scholarships.

More about scholarships

Additional Information

Applications are open

Take your next step to becoming a Kenyon student at apply through the Common App or Coalition App today.

Apply through Common App 

Kenyon also accepts the Coalition App.

To get started, create an account and add Kenyon College to your list of colleges.

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Prepare to Apply

Review application deadlines and requirements to prepare to submit your application to Kenyon. Use the links below to learn more about our standardized testing policy and admissions interviews.

Read our standardized testing policy
Learn about admissions interviews

Application Plans

Find your student or application type below to learn more about the process of becoming a Kenyon Student.

First-Year Applicants

First-year applicants have three application options: Early Decision 1, Early Decision 2 or Regular Decision. If Kenyon is clearly your top choice, then early decision might be the right choice for you. Review information about early decision options and application deadlines and requirements.

Early Decision applicant information Application deadlines and requirements

Transfer Applicants

Interested in transferring from another institution to join the Kenyon community? Review the transfer requirements and deadlines to start the process.

Transfer application requirements and deadlines

Application Deadlines

  • First-year application deadlines

    First-Year application options include two early decision deadlines and the regular decision deadline. If you are a transfer applicant, please refer to information for transfer applicants.

  • Nov. 15Early Decision Option 1 Deadline

    Decisions released in mid-December. Learn more about early decision.

  • Jan. 15Early Decision Option 2 Deadline

    Decisions released in mid-February. Learn more about early decision.

  • Jan. 15Regular Decision Deadline

    Decisions released in late-March. Read more about application requirements. 

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Scholarships and Aid

Kenyon meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. You also may apply separately for talent scholarships in art, music or writing, or for our KEEP and STEM scholarships.
Scholarships and Aid

Application Deadlines

Early Decision Option 1

Application Due: November 15Decision Released: Mid-December

 

Early Decision Option 2

Application Due: January 15Decision Released: Mid-February 

 

Regular Decision

Application Due: January 15Decision Released: Late-March

Spring Entry: Application due: November 22Decision released: by December 18

Fall Entry:  Option 1Application due: March 15Decision released: by April 10

Fall Entry: Option 2Application due: April 15Decision released: by May 10

Fall Entry: Option 3Application due: May 15Decision released: by May 27