by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Kenyon worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Kenyon is ranked #2,662 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Ohio, it ranks #112 of 139 for value.
These Kenyon majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | #36 of 56 |
| Anthropology | #200 of 232 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #202 of 235 |
| Art History | #210 of 276 |
| Economics | #232 of 304 |
| General Economics | #232 of 304 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | #407 of 499 |
| Fine Arts | #407 of 499 |
| History | #440 of 534 |
| Political Science | #466 of 592 |
Below is the detailed Kenyon value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Kenyon College is ranked #8 out of #143 in Ohio for quality and #112 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Kenyon financial aid page to be sure.
Kenyon College is ranked #2,662 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Kenyon College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Kenyon costs about $47,837. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $191,347 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $87,590 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $38,512 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $47,837 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $191,347 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Kenyon net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Kenyon degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $350,360 | — | — |
| All Students | $191,347 | #2,662 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $154,048 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $350,360 | — | — |
| All Students | $191,347 | #112 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $154,048 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Kenyon shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,865 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,666 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,777 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,995 |
| Over $110K | $45,073 |
About 81% of Kenyon undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $41,244 per year. Get more details on the Kenyon financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Kenyon net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.