Kenyon College
Kenyon College (/ˈkɛnjən/ KEN-yən) is a private liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio. It was founded in 1824 by Episcopal Bishop Philander Chase. It is the oldest private institution of higher education in the state of Ohio and enrolls approximately 1,800 undergraduate students. Students choose from over 50 majors, minors, and concentrations, including self-designed majors.
| Latin: Collegii Kenyonensis | |
| Motto | Magnanimiter Crucem Sustine (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Valiantly bear the cross" |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1824 |
| Endowment | $517 million (2022) |
| President | Julie Kornfeld |
Academic staff | 213 |
| Undergraduates | 1,877 |
| Location | , Ohio , United States |
| Campus | Rural, 1,000 acres (400 ha) including a 380-acre (150 ha) nature preserve |
| Newspaper | The Kenyon Collegian |
| Colors | Purple and White |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NCAC |
| Moniker | Owls |
| Website | www |
Kenyon College | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Location | Gambier, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 40°22′35″N 82°23′45″W |
| Built | 1824 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001447 |
| Added to NRHP | December 6, 1975 |
The college is located on a hill overlooking the Kokosing River and neighbors Mount Vernon, Ohio. Its 1,000-acre (400 ha) campus is set in rural surroundings that host seven ecosystems. There are more than 120 student clubs and organizations. Kenyon athletes are called Owls and compete in the NCAA Division III North Coast Athletic Conference. Kenyon College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.