Overview

Knox College is a 4-year institution located in Galesburg, IL, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2 East South Street
Campus Box148
Galesburg, IL  61401
United States

Contact Email: admission@knox.edu
Phone: 309-341-7100

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Latin American Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology	×
Data Science, General	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology And Anthropology	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,899

Applied

3,468

Accepted

1,136

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,101

Females Applied

1,551

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,792

Males Applied

1,911

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	September 8th	October 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Transfer	May 1st	May 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	641	600	680
SAT Math	662	580	760
ACT Composite	28	21	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

59,190

Private

Fees

861

Full-time student fees

11,325

Room & board

5,349

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

51,914

Avg. Financial Aid Package

54,693

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

45,340

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,491

Avg. Loan Aid

42,219

Avg. Grant Aid

47,137

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

89%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,136

Total Undergrad students

26%

International Students

47%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.04%
Black or African American	6.21%
White or Caucasian	42.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.27%
Asian	3.55%
Two or more races	4.53%
Other	3.28%

Gender

Male (50.18%)

Female (49.65%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	86%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Flunk Day, Midnight Breakfast and Day of Dialogue

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Union Board, International Club, Dungeons & Dragons, Knox Outdoor Adventure Club and Book Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Faculty

115

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 96

Part-time - 19

Male - 61

Female - 54