With academic merit scholarships and need-based financial aid, including grants, student loans and campus work, Kenyon is more affordable than you might think. In 2024-25, after scholarships and grants were awarded, the average net price was $47,474 for incoming students. It was even less for students with greater demonstrated financial need.
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Comprehensive Fee
The comprehensive fee for a student attending Kenyon includes the cost of tuition, housing, meals and a student activities fee. All students live on campus and participate in Kenyon’s universal meal plan, so those costs are included in the comprehensive fee.
2024-25 comprehensive fee
Tuition: $71,196
Housing: $6,600 (double room rate)
Meals: $9,040
Student activities fee: $324
Total: $87,160
Estimated Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance includes direct costs like tuition, housing and meals, as well as indirect costs like books, transportation, and personal and miscellaneous expenses. These estimated expenses determine the amount of financial aid that can be provided and are used to calculate financial need.
2024-25 estimated cost of attendance
Direct cost: $87,160
Books/personal: $1,900
Transportation/miscellaneous: $1,950
Total: $91,010
See a full, semester-by-semester explanation of fees and charges, including optional items such as tuition refund insurance and student health insurance.