You are more than one thing. So are we.
Whether you’re a writer who codes, an athlete who makes music, a scientist with a start-up idea — if you’re any or all of these, or something else entirely — you’ll be in good company at Kenyon. You might already know about Kenyon’s rich writing legacy, but much like you, we are more than one thing. Below are a few other things to know about us.
Affordable for All
We’re one of a select set of colleges that meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need for admitted students. Plus, every applicant is considered for a merit scholarship, without regard to financial need.
Post-Grad Powerhouse
From fellowships to grad schools to first jobs, Kenyon graduates stand out. We’re a top producer of Fulbright Fellows and rank eighth in the nation (and ahead of every Ivy) for the proportion of STEM graduates to earn a doctorate in their field.
Connected Curriculum
Across 50 majors, minors and concentrations, we recognize that disciplines are not hard boundaries, but dotted lines that can and should be crossed to explore the issues of the day, from sustainability to AI to global health.
Unmatched Athletic Excellence
Kenyon leads the nation in NCAA Division III championships with an extraordinary 62 national titles. What's more, we rank second for the number of athletes to receive NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships.
Campus Dream, City Scene
Kenyon makes just about every list of beautiful college campuses, but we love more than the scenery. It's a laboratory for living and learning. Our big-city neighbor, Columbus, ranks fourth among the best U.S. cities for new college graduates — the best of both worlds within an hour’s drive.
Where They Started
From the U. S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink ’91, to legendary philanthropist and actor Paul Newman ’49, generations of alumni have taken what they learned at Kenyon to the peak of their professions. ((Patty, can we link to Notable Alumni?))
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Bookshelf Titans
Kenyon authors like John Green ’00 make repeat appearances on The New York Times best-seller lists with mainstays like “The Fault In Our Stars,” “Sweetbitter,” “Seabiscuit” and “Ragtime.”
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Best in Class
From Oscars to Pulitzers, Kenyon alumni earn top honors in their industries. Allison Janney ’82 is one of the most accomplished actors in Hollywood.
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Thought Provokers
Kenyon alumni help shape the national dialogue. “Pod Save America,” co-hosted by Tommy Vietor ’02, is one of the country’s most downloaded and influential podcasts.
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Change Agents
In and out of the halls of power, Kenyon alumni are voices for change. The Obama Foundation recognized lawyer Colette Pichon Battle ’97 for her work to protect Gulf Coast communities affected by climate change.
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Fulbright Force
Kenyon is one of the top bachelor institutions for producing Fulbright Fellows, for 16 years running. More about Fulbrights
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91students have been named NCAA Postgraduate Scholars, ranking Kenyon second among Division III institutions.
More about athletics
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Shaping Scientists
Kenyon ranks eighth in the country (and ahead of every Ivy) for the proportion of STEM grads to earn a doctorate in a STEM field. More about research at Kenyon
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100%of young alumni surveyed say they learned to write better at Kenyon.
“The kind of place that can feel like the heart of the universe … when you picture a college, you see a place like Kenyon.”