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Knox College

Knox College is a small, private institution located in Galesburg, il. Founded in 1837, Knox College offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,001 undergraduates
cost $55,587 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Knox College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 71.1%
SAT score average 1250
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA 3.50
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

September
08
269 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Knox College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Economics
Research and Experimental Psychology
Computer Science

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $55,587
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,407
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,432
Cost of attendance* $68,626
Average financial aid package $51,914
Estimated cost $16,712 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $55,587
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,407
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,432
Cost of attendance* $68,626
Average financial aid package $51,914
Estimated cost $16,712 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Knox College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,001, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

1,001

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Knox College, students love their Union Board, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2 E South St, Galesburg, IL 61401
phone 3093417100
address https://www.knox.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Union board

International club

Dungeons & dragons

Knox outdoor adventure club

Book club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Knox College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Knox College?

Knox College is located in Galesburg, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Knox College? 

The acceptance rate for Knox College is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for Knox College?

The average high school GPA for Knox College students was 3.50.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Knox College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Knox College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $274,504.

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