Bachelor in Physics (Bachelor's)

At Kenyon College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $58,000 per year..

This programme prepares students for careers in physics, engineering, and research by emphasizing theoretical and experimental skills. Students engage in laboratory work, computational modeling, and advanced coursework in mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum theory. The curriculum integrates hands-on experiments with mathematical analysis and scientific computing. Courses include research opportunities and specialized topics such as astrophysics, condensed matter, and electronics.

Focus areas include Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Computational Physics.

The programme requires 36 semester hours of coursework, including core physics courses, laboratory components, and elective theory and experimental courses. Students complete a sequence in calculus-based physics and advanced topics in theoretical and applied physics.

Graduates pursue roles in research, engineering, data analysis, and technology development in academic, industrial, and government settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Required documents include transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement. No specific prerequisite courses are required beyond high school physics and mathematics.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 31% of applicants.

Kenyon’s campus and village share Gambier, Ohio, and are connected by Middle Path. Students live on campus for all four years in residence halls, suites and apartments, with options including themed, gender-inclusive and substance-free housing. Peirce, the historic dining hall, serves as a central meeting place, while clubs, performances, lectures, multicultural celebrations and student organizations extend residential life. The Snowden Multicultural Center supports discussions, films, performances and special meals.

Kenyon offers more than 50 majors, minors and concentrations, with options to double major or design an individual major. Students choose one or more majors by the end of sophomore year and complete a senior capstone. Writing is part of every course of study: students read widely, write often and practice communicating with confidence. Opportunities include work with the Kenyon Review, science and nature writing, student literary magazines and The Kenyon Collegian. Faculty advising has been formal at Kenyon since 1841; students are paired with an advisor before arrival and later work with a major advisor.

International learning is integrated into the curriculum. Students from 53 countries contribute perspectives to the community, while globally connected courses link Kenyon classes with related courses at institutions outside the United States. More than 250 immersive study-abroad programs span 50+ countries, alongside signature programs in England and Italy and travel-embedded courses. Nearly half of each junior class participates in an off-campus learning opportunity. Merit scholarships, talent awards and need-based aid are available, and Kenyon commits to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.