Knox College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-341-7000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Date founded | 1837 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Peoria, Quad Cities |
| Campus size | 82 acres |
| County | Knox |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 142 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 107 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 249 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 478 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 518 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 996 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 0 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 0 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 0 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 478 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 518 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 996 |
| Total enrollment | 1,001 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 48% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 52% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 44 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 19% |
| Number of countries represented | 46 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $57,075 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $57,075 |
| Fees | $828 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,728 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $2,850 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Leigh Brinson |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Student Financial Services |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 309-341-7149 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $51,477 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 94% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,374 |
| Scholarship or grant | $48,182 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $48,559 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 91% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,369 |
| Scholarship or grant | $44,790 |
| Work study | $2,488 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 244 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 215 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 868 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 798 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 64% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $30,408 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-678-KNOX Ext KNOX |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 2,351 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,560 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,779 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,376 |
| Total number of applicants | 4,130 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,936 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | January 15 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | May 1 |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | November 1 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 15 |
| Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | November 1 |
| Notification date for early decision applicants | November 15 |
| Number who applied for early decision | 77 |
| Number who were admitted via early decision | 37 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | April 1 |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | May 1 |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Important |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| School uses a waiting list | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 5% |
| 500 - 599 | 28% |
| 600 - 699 | 50% |
| 700 - 800 | 17% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 9% |
| 500 - 599 | 19% |
| 600 - 699 | 46% |
| 700 - 800 | 26% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 8% |
| 18 - 23 | 27% |
| 24 - 29 | 38% |
| 30 - 36 | 27% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.62 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 83% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 52% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 24% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 80% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 51% |
| Between four and five years | 14% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Quarters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 117 |
| Student faculty ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 35.8 course credits |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Nursing | Master's at Rush University |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Argonne National Laboratory, Field Museum Semester: Research in Natural History, Newberry Seminar: Research in the Humanities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, American University Washington Semester Program |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (275) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Henry M. Seymour Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 80 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | International Club, Student Senate, Union Board, Alpha Phi Omega (APO, Co-ed Service Fraternity), Improv Club |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 86% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 80% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 1,001 |