Kenyon College

Gambier, OH
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    122 faculty · 299 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    English23 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 3.2 #4 of 8 in English
    Jesse Matz, John Crowe Ransom Professor of English and Creative Writing h-index 10
    Modernist culture, narrative theory Education 1996 — Doctor of Philosophy from Yale University 1989 — Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, Phi Beta Kappa Courses Recently Taught Introduction to Literature and Language ENGL 103
    Notable: “Literary Impressionism and Modernist Aesthetics” (2004) · 360 citations
    Sarah Heidt, Professor of English and Creative Writing (Chair) h-index 3
    Nineteenth-century British literature and culture, auto/biography and life writing, women's writing, literatures of memory, pedagogy. Education 2003 — Doctor of Philosophy from Cornell University 2000 — Master of Arts from Corne
    Notable: “?Let JAS words stand?: Publishing John Addington Symonds's Desires” (2003) · 33 citations
    Piers Brown, Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing h-index 2
    Renaissance poetry and poetics, theories of metaphor, book history, the history of science, science fiction and fantasy Education 2009 — Doctor of Philosophy from University of Toronto 2001 — Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser U
    Notable: ““Hac ex consilio meo via progredieris”: Courtly Reading and Secretarial Mediation in Donne's The Courtier's Library” (2008) · 16 citations
    Orchid Tierney, WPR Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing h-index 2
    Contemporary anglophone poetry and poetics, ecocriticism, and critical plant studies Education 2019 — Doctor of Philosophy from University of Pennsylvania 2013 — Master of Arts from U of Otago, New Zealand 2010 — Masters o
    Notable: “Breathing Without a Head: Plant Respirations in John Gerrard's Smoke Trees” (2023) · 1 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Literature and Language · Writing for the Humanities · Introduction to Fiction Writing · Introduction to Poetry Writing · Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing · Writing Fiction, Nonfiction and other Narrative Forms +34 more
    Biochemistry21 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 17.3 #25 of 33 in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
    Joan Slonczewski, Professor of Biology h-index 39
    Notable: “Comparative analysis of extreme acid survival in Salmonella typhimurium, Shigella flexneri, and Escherichia coli” (1995) · 567 citations
    Siobhan Fennessy, Professor Emerita of Biology and Environmental Studies h-index 34
    Es on how wetland plant species diversity and biogeochemical cycles respond to human disturbance, and how that can be mitigated with ecological restoration. Fennessy won a Fulbright Fellowship to work in Spain on carbon dynamics in Me
    Notable: “Carbon storage in US wetlands” (2016) · 557 citations
    Karen Hicks, Professor of Biology h-index 25
    Es on the regulation of reproductive development in land plants in response to photoperiodic seasonal cues. Hicks uses molecular, genetic and genomic approaches to address the mechanism and evolution of photoperiodic regulation in the moss
    Notable: “The Physcomitrella Genome Reveals Evolutionary Insights into the Conquest of Land by Plants” (2007) · 1,877 citations
    Robert Mauck, Professor Emeritus of Biology h-index 22
    Animal behavior, physiological ecology Education 1997 — Doctor of Philosophy from The Ohio State University 1978 — Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University Kenyon Address Gambier , Ohio 43022 , USA
    Notable: “PHILOPATRY, NATAL DISPERSAL, AND INBREEDING AVOIDANCE IN AN ISLAND POPULATION OF SAVANNAH SPARROWS” (1998) · 185 citations
    Courses: Conservation Biology · Life of the Past · Introduction to Experimental Biology · Energy in Living Systems · Information in Living Systems · Health Service and Biomedical Analysis +34 more
    Economics18 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 6 #93 of 104 in Economics
    Jay Corrigan, Himmelright Professor of Economics h-index 16
    Es on the value people place on new products. Corrigan has estimated the premium American shoppers are willing to pay for "Fair Trade Certified" products, the value Filipino consumers place on genetically modified "golden rice," and th
    Notable: “Estimating the impact of pictorial health warnings and “plain” cigarette packaging: Evidence from experimental auctions among adult smokers in the United States” (2011) · 127 citations
    David Harrington, Professor Emeritus of Economics h-index 9
    Es on the effects of state regulations on labor and consumer markets, especially funeral markets. He finds that stringent funeral regulations increase the cost of funerals discourage women from entering funeral directing and impede innovati
    Notable: “Economic News on Television: The Determinants of Coverage” (1989) · 122 citations
    Galina An, Bruce L. Gensemer Professor of Economics h-index 8
    Notable: “The export skill content, learning by exporting and economic growth” (2004) · 31 citations
    Daniel Kolliner, Wright Family Assistant Professor of Economics h-index 7
    Notable: “Wired and Hired: Employment Effects of Subsidized Broadband Internet for Low-Income Americans” (2019) · 31 citations
    Courses: Principles of Microeconomics · Principles of Macroeconomics · Microeconomic Theory · Macroeconomic Theory · Introduction to Econometrics · Understanding Economic Policy Using Data +34 more
    Psychology17 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 18.5 #50 of 89 in Psychology
    Linda Smolak, Professor Emerita of Psychology h-index 50
    Notable: “Female athletes and eating problems: A meta-analysis” (2000) · 566 citations
    Michael Levine, Professor Emeritus of Psychology h-index 44
    Notable: “The effect of experimental presentation of thin media images on body satisfaction: A meta‐analytic review” (2001) · 1,768 citations
    Sarah Murnen, Samuel B. Cummings Professor of Psychology h-index 37
    Gender roles, body image, sexuality Education 1988 — Doctor of Philosophy from SUNY Center Albany 1984 — Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green St Univ Bwlng Gr, Phi Beta Kappa Courses Recently Taught IS: Queer Community Online
    Notable: “The effect of experimental presentation of thin media images on body satisfaction: A meta‐analytic review” (2001) · 1,768 citations
    Allan Fenigstein, Professor Emeritus of Psychology h-index 22
    Self-consciousness, paranoia, evolution of human sexuality, prejudice and genocide Education 1974 — Doctor of Philosophy from Univ Texas Austin 1969 — Bachelor of Arts from Brooklyn College Kenyon Address Gambier , Ohio 43022
    Notable: “Public and private self-consciousness: Assessment and theory.” (1975) · 3,735 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Psychology · General Psychology · Statistical Analysis in Psychology · Cognitive Psychology · Psychology of Language · Drugs and Behavior +34 more
    Fine Arts14 faculty · 33 courses
    A.F. Oehmke, Assistant Professor of Art
    Design and design theory, sculpture, contemporary art Education 2021 — Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art 2017 — Bachelor of Fine Arts from Maryland Institute College Art Courses Recently Taught Drawing I ARTS 102
    Barry Gunderson, Professor Emeritus of Art
    Sculpture Education 1973 — Master of Fine Arts from Univ Colorado Boulder 1967 — Bachelor of Arts from Augsburg College Kenyon Address Gambier , Ohio 43022 , USA
    Claudia Esslinger, Professor Emerita of Art
    Craig Hill, Associate Professor of Art
    Painting, drawing, printmaking Education 2001 — Master of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design 2001 — Collegiate Teaching Certificate from Brown University 1997 — Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Atlanta College of A
    Courses: Color and Design · Drawing I · Sculpture I · 3D Design · Design Foundations · Photography I +27 more
    Sociology13 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 9.5 #30 of 39 in Sociology
    Marci Cottingham, Associate Professor of Sociology h-index 21
    Emotion, inequalities, health and healthcare Education 2013 — Doctor of Philosophy from University of Akron Courses Recently Taught Society and Culture SOCY 103 This course introduces students to the discipline of sociology, defining
    Notable: “Theorizing emotional capital” (2016) · 198 citations
    Jan Thomas, Professor Emerita of Sociology h-index 16
    Notable: “Women's Perspectives on Maternity Services in Sweden: Processes, Problems, and Solutions” (2007) · 100 citations
    Howard Sacks, Professor Emeritus of Sociology h-index 13
    Notable: “G. H. Mead: A Contemporary Re-examination of His Thought.” (1986) · 490 citations
    Austin Johnson, Associate Professor of Sociology h-index 9
    Sociology of sexualities; transgender studies; organizations and institutions; public and applied sociology; community-engaged research Education 2017 — Doctor of Philosophy from Kent State University 2013 — Master of Arts from
    Notable: “Transnormativity: A New Concept and Its Validation through Documentary Film About Transgender Men” (2016) · 301 citations
    Courses: Powers, Energies and Peoples · Social Dreamers: Marx, Nietzsche and Freud · Society and Culture · Identity in American Society · Society in Comparative Perspective · Social Issues and Cultural Intersections +34 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Kenyon College. Kenyon College in Gambier, OH reports an overall acceptance rate of 31.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 45.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1360–1500, a class size of 435, and a yield of 18.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Literary powerhouse home to the Kenyon Review, one of the world's most prestigious literary journals. Alumni include Paul Newman, Allison Janney, and John Green. Swimming dynasty with 30+ NCAA titles.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Kenyon College: key admissions facts

    Kenyon College's overall acceptance rate is 31.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Kenyon College's early-round acceptance rate is 45.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Kenyon College's SAT middle-50% range is 1360–1500 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Kenyon College is about 3.84 (the most recent Common Data Set). Kenyon College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 18.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Kenyon College for families earning under $75,000 is about $10,789 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Kenyon College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Kenyon College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $6,567 per year in net price at Kenyon College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $52,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $16,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Kenyon College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$6,567
    $30,001–$48,000$9,234
    $48,001–$75,000$16,567
    $75,001–$110,000$30,234
    Over $110,000$52,567
    Tuition (before aid)$71,870
    Room and board$17,380

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Kenyon College?

    Kenyon College's overall acceptance rate is 31.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 45.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Kenyon College?

    Admitted students at Kenyon College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1360–1500 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.84, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Kenyon College?

    Getting into Kenyon College is difficult: it admits 31.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Kenyon College offer early decision or early action?

    Kenyon College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 45.0%, versus 31.0% overall.

    How much does Kenyon College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Kenyon College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $10,789 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Kenyon College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $6,567 per year in net price at Kenyon College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $52,567 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $16,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Kenyon College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.