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Knox College
Galesburg,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate73%
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About Knox College
Knox College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Galesburg, Illinois. Knox College was founded in 1837. The college enrolls around 1,060 students per year, including 1,060 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Knox College
It is very difficult to get into Knox College. The acceptance rate at Knox College is 73%. In 2022, 2,996 students applied to Knox College and 2,190 were admitted.
| Knox College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 73% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 27% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Knox College is located in Galesburg, Illinois, near Peoria and Quad Cities.
If you would like to see Knox College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 74 to Galesburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greater Peoria International, Quad Cities International.
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College Info
Knox College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Knox College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Knox College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Knox College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Knox College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1193 - 1380
Math SAT Range
583 - 698
Reading SAT Range
580 - 710
Knox College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$65,994
In State$65,994
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$54,768
$54,768
Fees
$819
$819
Housing
$10,407
$10,407
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Knox College is like? There are approximately 1,060 students enrolled at Knox College. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 53% percent are from IL and 47% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time53%
In State47%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,060
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
73%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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