We understand that illness, weather-related emergencies, natural disasters or other events can disrupt the submission of application materials. We will work with students and schools to support the application process and will be flexible as needed. Please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@kenyon.edu or 740-427-5776.
If you are a transfer applicant, please refer to information for . If you are applying for financial aid, make sure you review the financial aid deadlines as well.
Application Due: November 15
Decision Released: Mid-December
Application Due: January 15
Decision Released: Mid-February
Application Due: January 15
Decision Released: Late-March
Common App or Coalition App — We accept both the and the . To get started, create an account with either one and select Kenyon College to add to your list of colleges.
Secondary School Report, including transcript
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Evaluation — We prefer the recommendation be provided by an instructor who taught you in a year-long, traditional college-preparatory course in your junior year.
Mid-year Report
Portfolio — Prospective students who have an interest or talent they would like to share, may submit a portfolio through the Kenyon Applicant Portal.
Temporary Test-Optional Policy — Kenyon has adopted a temporary test-optional policy for all students applying for admission for fall 2024 through fall 2026. Read more about .
Interviews — Interviews are recommended but not required. They are a great way for the admissions office to learn more about you and for you to learn more about Kenyon. Learn more about .
Additional Recommendations — Prospective students may submit up to two additional recommendation letters.
International students must demonstrate English language proficiency unless your primary language of instruction in secondary school is English. Students are required to submit the results of an English proficiency exam. Kenyon accepts the following exams:
Although an interview is not mandatory, we have partnered with and . InitialView and Vericant do not evaluate candidates but, instead, post the interviews online for our admissions team to review.
If you were home-schooled, you will have the same application requirements as all other first-year applicants. We require that one letter of recommendation must be written by an individual not related to the student who can provide a meaningful evaluation of the student’s academic and personal characteristics. We welcome additional materials if you feel they will help us to better understand your academic preparation. Additional materials may include a detailed syllabus of your course of study, SAT subject tests, reading lists or additional letters of recommendation.