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Kenyon College

Location
Gambier, Ohio, United States
Nickname
Lordes and Ladies
Established
1824
Kenyon College

Kenyon College is a private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio. It was founded in 1824 by Philander Chase. Kenyon College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Kenyon has 1,708 undergraduates enrolled. Its 1,000-acre campus is set in a rural setting and uses a semester-based academic calendar. The campus is home to the Brown Family Environmental Center, which has over 380 acres and hosts seven different ecosystems. The BFEC also provides academic opportunities including the Summer Science Scholars program. There are more than 120 student clubs and organizations on campus, including 12 fraternities and sororities. Kenyon athletes are called Lords and Ladies which compete in the NCAA Division III North Coast Athletic Conference.

About Kenyon College

Private liberal arts college accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and founded by Philander Chase.

Achievement of Kenyon College

The men's swim team competing at the NCAA Division III level won a record 31 consecutive NCAA national championships between 1980 and 2010.

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Latest information about Kenyon College updated on July 28 2021.