Kenyon College Acceptance Rate
Gambier, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,218
- Admitted
- 2,524
- Yield
- 18%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kenyon College's acceptance rate has risen from 25.1% in 2014–15 to 30.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,635 to 8,218 (+24%) over that period.
Its 30.7% rate makes Kenyon College more selective than about 93% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 94%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (34.1% for women vs 27% for men, a 7.1-point gap). Kenyon College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,635 | 1,663 | 25.1% | 450 |
| 2015–16 | 6,644 | 1,703 | 25.6% | 492 |
| 2016–17 | 6,403 | 1,702 | 26.6% | 487 |
| 2017–18 | 5,603 | 1,896 | 33.8% | 453 |
| 2018–19 | 6,152 | 2,204 | 35.8% | 539 |
| 2019–20 | 6,662 | 2,271 | 34.1% | 487 |
| 2020–21 | 6,614 | 2,440 | 36.9% | 446 |
| 2021–22 | 7,601 | 2,778 | 36.5% | 508 |
| 2022–23 | 8,116 | 2,784 | 34.3% | 531 |
| 2023–24 | 8,218 | 2,524 | 30.7% | 455 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,305 | 1,466 | 34.1% |
| Men | 3,913 | 1,058 | 27% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 690–750 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 670–750 | |
| ACT Composite | 31–34 | 17% |
How Kenyon College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kenyon College's acceptance rate?
Kenyon College's acceptance rate is 30.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,524 admitted of 8,218 applicants).
Is Kenyon College test optional?
Kenyon College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kenyon College?
Kenyon College received 8,218 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,524.
What SAT score do you need for Kenyon College?
Admitted students at Kenyon College typically scored 690–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 670–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kenyon College getting harder to get into?
Kenyon College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 25.1% in 2014–15 to 30.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.kenyon.edu/.