Knox College

2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401

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https://www.knox.edu/
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Main telephone 309-341-7000 Ext 7000
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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
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Number of full time, freshmen men 132
Number of full time, freshmen women 115
Total number of full time freshmen 247
Number of full time, undergraduate men 462
Number of full time, undergraduate women 585
Total number of full time undergraduates 1,047
Number of part time, undergraduate men 4
Number of part time, undergraduate women 7
Total number of part time undergraduates 11
Total number of undergraduate males 466
Total number of undergraduate females 592
Total number of undergraduate students 1,058
Total enrollment 1,060
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 4%
Black 6%
Hispanic 13%
White 48%
Race/ethnicity unknown 2%
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 47%
Number of states and territories represented 44
Percentage of students from outside the US 17%
Number of countries represented 46
Percentage of students 25 or older 2%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
Full time costs are based on x units per year 9 credits
In-state tuition $54,768
Out-of-state tuition $54,768
Fees $819
Books and supplies $1,200
Room and board (live on campus)* $10,407
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 9 credits per year.)
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Financial aid contact person Leigh Brinson
Financial aid contact title Director of Student Financial Services
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
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 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $47,471
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 94%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,250
Scholarship or grant $43,567
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $46,323
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 90%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $3,801
Scholarship or grant $41,565
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 232
Number of freshmen who received aid 184
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 897
Number of undergraduates who received aid 742
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 63%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $31,540
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 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact e-mail Email
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 1,543
Number of male applicants accepted 1,077
Number of female applicants 1,453
Number of female applicants accepted 1,113
Total number of applicants 2,996
Total number of applicants accepted 2,190
High school education High school diploma required and GED not accepted.
Fall* application deadline January 15
Notification date for fall admission applicants March 15
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 69
Number who were admitted via early decision 24
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
Racial/ethnic group 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 24%
600 - 699 41%
700 - 800 30%
SAT math
400 - 499 5%
500 - 599 24%
600 - 699 45%
700 - 800 26%
ACT score
18 - 23 7%
24 - 29 47%
30 - 36 46%
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 90%
Percentage in top 25% 58%
Percentage in top 10% 31%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 82%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 66%
Between four and five years 5%
Between five and six years 2%
Letters of recommendation 1, required for all students
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Bachelor's Yes
Academic calendar Quarters
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
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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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
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Percentage of students who live on campus 85%
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
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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
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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
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Total enrollment 1,060
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