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Kenyon College Score Requirements
Kenyon College reports an average SAT score of 1440, with a 25th percentile of 1370 and a 75th percentile of 1473. The average ACT score is 32, with a range from 31 at the 25th percentile to 33 at the 75th percentile. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100 (minimum score required) and the average IELTS score is 7.0 (minimum score required). The average unweighted GPA stands at 3.9, with a 25th percentile of 3.6 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. Kenyon also has a test-optional policy, allowing applicants to self-report their scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Kenyon College has an unweighted average GPA of 3.9 for its undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.6, while the 75th percentile GPA is 4.0. Data for the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1370-1473
Average: 1440
Submitting SAT: 11%
Math: 678-760
Reading: 680-743
Kenyon College reports an average SAT score of 1440 for enrolled students, with the 25th percentile at 1370 and the 75th percentile at 1473. The 25th percentile scores for the math and evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) components are 678 and 680, respectively, while the 75th percentile scores are 760 and 743. Notably, only 11% of students submitted their SAT scores during the admissions process.
More DetailsACT Requirements
31-33
Average: 32
Submitting ACT: 10%
Math: 27-33
English: 34-35
Reading: 33-36
Science: 29-34
Kenyon College has an average ACT score of 32, with a 25th percentile score of 31 and a 75th percentile score of 33. For individual components, the math 25th percentile is 27 and the 75th percentile is 33; the English scores range from a 25th percentile of 34 to a 75th percentile of 35; reading scores have a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 36; and science scores range from 29 at the 25th percentile to 34 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, 10% of students submit ACT scores for admission.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Kenyon College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also at 100. The 25th and 75th percentiles for the overall score are both 100, indicating that all admitted students score at this level. Specific percentile data for TOEFL components—listening, reading, speaking, and writing—are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Kenyon College does allow superscoring, which means that they consider the highest section scores across multiple test dates to provide an enhanced overall score for applicants. This policy can benefit students who may have performed inconsistently on standardized tests, as it allows them to showcase their best scores in the admissions process.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Kenyon College is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Furthermore, the college allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to report their SAT or ACT results without needing to submit official documentation initially. Approximately 11% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 10% submit ACT scores, reflecting a combined total of 21%. This overlap indicates that some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
39-41
Average: 40
Kenyon College has an average IB score of 40, with the 25th percentile at 39 and the 75th percentile at 41. The college recommends specific subjects for higher-level (HL) and standard-level (SL) courses. Recommended HL subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), History, Psychology, Philosophy, and Biology, while SL subjects include Math AA, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Economics.
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