Kenyon College
Kenyon College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1824 by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase, stands as Ohio's oldest private institution of higher education. Enrolling approximately 1,800 undergraduate students, the college offers over 50 majors, minors, and concentrations, including self-designed majors. Nestled on a rural 1,000-acre campus overlooking the Kokosing River, Kenyon College is home to the Brown Family Environmental Center, encompassing over 380 acres and hosting seven different ecosystems.
The college requires students to study classes in fine arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as well as a foreign language. With a most selective admissions classification, it has gained national recognition for its English department and The Kenyon Review, a prominent literary journal. The campus also boasts the Gund Gallery, a visual arts center and exhibition space. Kenyon College's commitment to holistic education and rich cultural heritage solidifies its stature as a premier liberal arts institution.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Founded: 1824
- Phone: +1 740-427-5000
- Cost: $38,927 / year
- Students: 1,868 Undergrads
- Address: 106 College Park Dr, Gambier, OH
- Website: https://www.kenyon.edu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenyoncollege/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenyoncollege/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenyonCollegeVideo
Ranking:
- Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America: 13 of 684
- Best Small Colleges in America: 32 of 968
- Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America: 32 of 309
