Review the current tuition and fees for Kenyon College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Kenyon College were $71,520 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $324; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $71,196 |
| Fees | $324 |
| Total | $71,520 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Kenyon College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Kenyon College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Kenyon College sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Kenyon College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Kenyon College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $63,060 |
| Two Years Ago | $66,240 |
| One Year Ago | $69,030 |
| Most Recent Year | $71,196 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Kenyon has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 3.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $73,764 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.15%, putting next year’s cost near $74,488.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $74,488 |
| In 2 Years | $77,580 |
| In 3 Years | $80,800 |
| In 4 Years | $84,154 |
| In 5 Years | $87,647 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $317,022.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Kenyon College, visit the Kenyon College Financial Aid page.