Kenyon College's hilltop campus in the village of Gambier is organized around Middle Path, a two-thirds-of-a-mile gravel walkway that has served as the college's social and ceremonial spine since the 1820s, with first-year students living together in five halls: Gund, Lewis, Mather, McBride, and Norton.
Enrollment
1,877
Total Students
Freshman Class
469
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 22, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
27%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Housing assignments are released in mid-July, followed by roommate contact information in late July - use this window to coordinate who's bringing shared items like a fridge or microwave. Saturday's schedule includes New Student Check-in and the Fall Orientation Kick-off at the Lowry Center, meetings with your Orientation Group and Community Advisors, and a dessert reception for families that evening. Gambier is a small village absorbing an entire incoming class in a single morning - arrive early and expect to park farther than you'd like.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Saturday, August 22, with New Student Check-In in the morning (in past years it has run 9 a.m. to noon). Confirm your exact window in your orientation materials.
- Check-in location
- New Student Check-In is at the Multi-Activity Court in the Lowry Center, where you pick up your room key before heading to your residence hall and the Fall Orientation Kick-off.
- Parking
- Parking is available during check-in, but Gambier is a small village absorbing the whole incoming class in one morning, so arrive early and expect to park some distance from the Lowry Center. Confirm specific lots in your orientation materials.
- What you'll receive
- You'll pick up your room key at check-in. Rooms include an extra-long twin bed (height adjustable and can be lofted), desk and chair, wardrobe, dresser, trash can, window blinds or curtains, and an overhead light. College furniture should not be removed from rooms. Fridges up to 4.8 cubic feet and microwaves up to 900 watts are allowed, so coordinate with your roommate.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (5)
Reserved for first-year students
Gund Hall
First-year onlyLewis Hall
First-year onlyMather Hall
First-year onlyMcBride Hall
First-year onlyNorton Hall
First-year only
Residence halls (14)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bexley Suites
Bushnell Hall
Caples Hall
Crozier Center for Women
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Hanna Hall
Leonard Hall
Manning Hall
Old Kenyon Residence Hall
Snowden Multicultural Center
Taft Cottages
Thomas Hall
Unity House
Watson Hall
Winkler Hall
Apartments (6)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Acland Apartments
Market Apartments
Morgan Apartments
New Apartments
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North Campus Apartments
Village Apartments
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Fall Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 22 - August 27, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$17,400
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walmart3.1 miles
- CVS Pharmacy3.6 miles
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Dates last checked August 2026.