Here are three things to know about Kenyon.
1) We come to Gambier, Ohio, from every region of the country and corner of the globe to focus on very big things in a small, wide-open space. 2) We invented the model of professors serving as academic advisors, because when teaching and mentoring go hand-in-hand, Kenyon students come out on top. 3) We believe that good writing is good thinking, and that the ability to put words to ideas moves us closer to a shared understanding.
“The kind of place that can feel like the heart of the universe … when you picture a college, you see a place like Kenyon.”
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Fulbright Force
Kenyon is one of the top bachelor institutions for producing Fulbright Fellows, for 15 years running.
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85students have been named NCAA Postgraduate Scholars, ranking Kenyon second among Division III institutions.
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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.
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100%of young alumni surveyed point to their ability to write well as the skill most invaluable to their career growth.
Some Kenyon names you’ll recognize
If you know anything about Kenyon, you likely are familiar with our long-standing literary tradition (we are home to the Kenyon Review, one of the country’s most esteemed literary magazines) or with our alumni who are shaping the world in meaningful ways.
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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 winningest actors in Hollywood.
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Conversation Starters
Kenyon alumni shape the national dialogue through their coverage of urgent matters. “Pod Save America,” co-hosted by Tommy Vietor ’02, is one of the country’s most downloaded podcasts.
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Social Justice Advocates
As Venezuela’s most prominent opposition leader, Leopoldo López ’93 joins the ranks of Kenyon grads using their voices to influence fundamental issues.
