Kenyon College's published cost of attendance is $87,590. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,242, middle-income families pay around $19,156, and higher-income families pay approximately $51,432.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $87,590 |
| Tuition and Fees | $71,520 |
| Room and Board | $15,640 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$49,078 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $38,512 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,242 |
| $30–48k | $26,319 |
| $48–75k | $19,156 |
| $75–110k | $23,757 |
| $110k+ | $51,432 |
Kenyon College's published cost of attendance is $87,590. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,242, middle-income families pay around $19,156, and higher-income families pay approximately $51,432. Azimuth ranks Kenyon College #1316 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Kenyon College meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through need-based aid packages that combine grants, loans, and work-study. The college uses the FAFSA and CSS Profile to assess need and constructs aid packages without merit components. Families should review the college's financial aid page for current aid policies and to understand how their specific circumstances may affect their aid eligibility and package composition. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,527, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $56,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,786, median federal debt of $18,527 projects to a monthly payment of about $209 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Kenyon College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,786, placing Kenyon College in the 32.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs above the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks Kenyon College #428 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Kenyon College's strength in fields where liberal arts training translates into sustained career advancement and professional mobility. The institution's program portfolio centers on Social Sciences, which accounts for substantial degree output and drives much of the earnings profile. English Language and Literature, General is the largest program with 70 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $52,945, at roughly 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Economics program graduates 61 students with median 4-year earnings of $103,791, performing at approximately 1.3x the field benchmark. Psychology, General and Political Science round out the top programs by scale, each anchoring career pathways that extend well into the professional middle class. The breadth of Kenyon College's program mix — spanning English Language and Literature, General, Economics, Psychology, General, and Political Science — supports consistent outcomes across multiple fields rather than concentration in a single high-earning cluster, a pattern that contributes to the institution's strong return on investment standing.
