Knox College is an independent, coeducational college located in Galesburg, Illinois. Founded in 1837 by Presbyterian pioneers and anti-slavery activists, Knox College has been a leader in liberal arts education ever since. The college offers a wide variety of courses, allowing students to blend traditional subjects with programs in the arts, sciences, and engineering. Knox is committed to providing “an education that engages liberal learning and inspires lives of inquiry, creativity, ethical discernment, and personal convictions.” As part of its commitment to education, the college has created numerous opportunities for students to get involved in hands-on research and internship opportunities, as well as collaborations with other universities, businesses, and organizations. From its robust and diverse campus life, to its unique academic offerings, Knox College continues to stand as a beacon of higher education excellence.
- Address: 2 E South St, Galesburg, IL 00006-1401
- Phone: (309) 341-7000
- Website: https://www.knox.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,154
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $49,974 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Room & Board | $10,170 |
| Other | $1,000 |
| Total Cost | $62,044 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- SAT Range: 1080 – 1320
- ACT Range: 22 – 31
Majors
- Creative Writing
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Computer Science
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 97%
- Part-time: 3%
Student Gender
- Male: 43%
- Female: 57%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 4%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 50%
- Two or More Races: 6%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 16%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 99%
- 25 and Over: 1%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 40%
- Out-of-State: 60%
- Unknown: 0%