“Ohio's oldest private college — a literary powerhouse and creative writing landmark nestled in the bucolic hills of rural Ohio.”
Kenyon College is Ohio's oldest private institution of higher learning, founded in 1824 by Philander Chase as an Episcopal college on a dramatic hilltop in the village of Gambier. The college is nationally renowned for its English and creative writing programs and is home to the Kenyon Review, one of the world's most prestigious literary journals. With 2,184 undergraduates and a 9:1 student-faculty ratio where 99% of faculty hold terminal degrees, Kenyon provides an exceptionally intimate academic experience. Kenyon's sprawling 8,000-acre campus — one of the largest in the nation — features a stunning mix of Gothic and modern architecture along its iconic Middle Path, a mile-long walking trail that serves as the college's social and symbolic spine. The college balances literary excellence with strong programs in the sciences, social sciences, and fine arts, supported by a residential college model where all students live on campus throughout their four years.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$71,000 – $72,500
/yr
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The crown jewel of Kenyon academics, home to the nationally acclaimed English department and Kenyon Review. Strong programs in classics, philosophy, and modern languages.
Rigorous science programs with extensive undergraduate research opportunities and modern laboratory facilities on the scenic campus.
Programs combining analytical rigor with humanistic inquiry, leveraging Kenyon's writing-intensive curriculum across all disciplines.
4 years
Kenyon's flagship program and one of the most acclaimed English departments in the nation. Home to the Kenyon Review, a premier literary journal founded in 1939. The department has produced numerous celebrated writers, poets, and critics. Students benefit from small workshop-style seminars, close faculty mentorship, and a campus culture steeped in literary tradition.
4 years
One of Kenyon's strongest and most historic programs, offering rigorous study of ancient Greek, Latin, classical civilization, and archaeological methods. The department combines philological precision with broad cultural inquiry.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $71,520
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
