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Knox College

Galesburg, IL · Town · 1,127 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$24,595
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$54,820
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
71%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Knox College is a historic liberal arts institution in Galesburg, Illinois, renowned for its socially conscious community and exceptional academic programs in creative writing, biology, and psychology. The academic experience is anchored by a distinctive "3-3" calendar—where students take just three immersive courses across three 10-week terms—as well as guaranteed funding for research, creative work, or internships through the Power of Experience grant. Campus life is collaborative, inclusive, and vibrant, featuring a deeply diverse student body and cherished traditions like the annual, surprise celebration of Flunk Day.

Location
Galesburg, IL, 61401 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
146 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$57,903
Housing & food (on campus)$10,728
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$74,757
Average net price$24,595
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$57,903
Housing & food (on campus)$10,728
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$74,757
Average net price$24,595
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.knox.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$61,998
Fees$897
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$1,000
Transportation$750
Total published by the school$74,757
Source: www.knox.edu
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,134
$30–48k
$17,363
$48–75k
$23,844
$75–110k
$25,402
$110k+
$31,983
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $37,953
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Within 4 yrs
49%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
20%
Pell students: 63.8% · others: 70.0% 
8 yrs after starting
75% graduated · 19% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$37,757
10 yrs after entry$54,820
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$13k–$29.5k
90th percentile$34,314
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1326
R 600–680 · M 580–760
ACT midpoint
28
Comp 21–32 · E 23–35 · M 21–29
SAT middle 50%: 1180–1440
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 68.4% · women 73.8% 
Yield: 11.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Knox College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
31%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$60,911
Independent
2%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Where first-years come from
In state (IL)
33.7%
Out of state
27.6%
International
37.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CA 14 · TX 13 · WI 8 · CO 7 · IN 7

Race & ethnicity
White
43%
Hispanic
13%
Black
6%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
27%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$37,757
After 10 yrs
$54,820
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
Computer Science24
Research and Experimental Psychology24
Biology, General22
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies20
Economics19
Natural Resources Conservation and Research18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Sociology and Anthropology17
Political Science and Government12
History11
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology8
Chemistry8
Fine and Studio Arts8
Physics7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$175M
Full-time faculty
72%
Faculty salary
$7,221/mo
Teaching spend
$17,885
per student
Federal loans
67%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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