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Kenyon is one of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges, a small school where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong community sense. We bring together 1,600 young men and women to study with nearly 200 professors on a gorgeous hilltop campus in central Ohio. Our curriculum is rooted in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and enriched by interdisciplinary programs. We set high academic standards and look for talented students who love learning. Small classes, dedicated teachers, and friendly give-and-take set the tone. Kenyon welcomes curiosity, creativity, intellectual ambition, and an openness to new ideas. We see learning as a challenging, deeply rewarding, and profoundly important activity shared in a spirit of collaboration. Our greatest strength is our faculty, outstanding scholars who place the highest value on teaching. Close interaction with students is the rule here: professors become mentors and friends. Requirements are flexible enough to allow for a good deal of exploration. Other notable strengths include our distinguished literary tradition, many research opportunities in the sciences, and programs connecting students to our rural surroundings. The Kenyon experience fosters connections of all kinds — to classmates and teachers and friends, to the life of the mind, to global perspectives, to our unique traditions and history, and a place of inspiration. Fifty-three percent of Kenyon's 1,680 students are women; 47 percent are men. About 20 percent are African Americans, Asians, Latinos/Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, and multiethnic students. Students come from across the United States and from 45 other nations. If there is a key to Kenyon, it is this: you thrive because your professors know and care about you - as a student, as a person. The student-faculty ratio is 10 to 1, and the most common class size is 15. Thirty-three majors are leading to a bachelor's degree. The College also offers 13 concentrations pre-professional advising for graduate or professional schools in business, education, engineering, law, and medicine and several cooperative programs involving other institutions. Students choose from more than 150 programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. Kenyon sponsors programs at the University of Exeter in England and Rome. At Kenyon, we see diversity as central to who we are and what we do — ideal inclusiveness that we strive to put into practice every day. We believe that it is vital to foster diversity in all facets of campus culture, from the people who work and study here, to the experiences they have, to the environment in which they live — the spirit of the place. Opportunities to grow at Kenyon as a student and leader are boundless. Whether your talents lie in mathematics, science, writing, or the environment, several internships and scholarships are available to enhance your skill set while preparing you for a rewarding career in your field after Kenyon. Kenyon College encourages rigorous and civil discourse in its students and community. Applicants can be assured that any discipline resulting from responsible civil action in response to school shootings in Parkland, Florida, and elsewhere will not negatively influence their application to Kenyon. Student life at Kenyon is made of, made for, and made by our remarkable community of students. The College plays a supporting role, providing resources, facilities, and expertise. The rest comes from student energy and inspiration. It is a little bit like jazz: organized but also improvised. From the linguistics club to the Snowden Fried Chicken Cook-off, to six a cappella singing groups to a 4 a.m. romp in the snow, there is endless activity here. It all adds up to an energetic community where you can have fun, discover new interests, and make lasting friendships. Student life happens everywhere: in the residence halls, at the Village Inn, in the Horn. Kenyon values diversity, and not just in people. There are clubs devoted to just about any interest you can imagine, and Kenyon students always imagine more. Popular campus spots include the spectacular Kenyon Athletic Center and Peirce dining hall, with its Gothic aesthetics and modern amenities. The campus bustle spills into the Village of Gambier, or you can go off campus, taking in the cultural offerings of Columbus. In the end, you will make your path. We cannot tell you what your extracurricular life will be like, but we can promise you one thing: you will be challenged, you will be supported, and you will not get bored. Whether you have a good idea of what you want to do or are just starting to explore the possibilities, Kenyon has the staff and the resources you need to pursue your interests. Beginning in your very first year, the Career Development Office can help you learn about career opportunities, pursue internships and externships and network with alumni, plan a strategy for a job search and sharpen skills for negotiating the market. Your professors are mentors, and more. They guide, push, listen, and encourage, offering thoughtful advice on everything from internships to study abroad programs and graduate schools. View full university