A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Kenyon are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 68% more female students than male students enrolled at Kenyon College with a gender ratio of 12% women to 7% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Kenyon has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
12%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
161
|
| Women |
270
|
Kenyon serves a high number of out-of-state students with 88% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
12%
|
| Out of State |
67%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
11%
|
11% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203535 IPEDS survey data for Kenyon College.
Last updated February 24, 2025