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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
Campus Box148
Galesburg, IL 61401
United States
Contact
Mr. Paul Steenis
Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission
Email: admission@knox.edu
Phone: 309-341-7100
Fax: 309-341-7070
Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission
Email: admission@knox.edu
Phone: 309-341-7100
Fax: 309-341-7070
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education (specific Subject Areas) Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Latin |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Financial Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Research And Experimental Psychology Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences Related |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,738
Applied
2,032
Accepted
1,333
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,469
Females Applied
1,133
Females Accepted
77%
Male Admissions
1,269
Males Applied
899
Males Accepted
71%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.61
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | March 15th | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | November 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | |
| Transfer | April 1st | May 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 670 | ||
| SAT Math | 540 | 680 | ||
| ACT Composite | 23 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
47,385
Private
Fees
783
Full-time student fees
10,068
Room & board
5,040
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
38,817
Avg. Financial Aid Package
41,039
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
29,940
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,604
Avg. Loan Aid
22,708
Avg. Grant Aid
31,428
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
89%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
23%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,333
Total Undergrad students
17%
International Students
45%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.8% |
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| Black or African American | 8.27% |
| White or Caucasian | 47.65% |
| Asian | 5.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.23% |
| Two or more races | 4.93% |
| Other | 1.9% |
Gender
Male (43.44%)
Female (56.56%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only 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:
International Fair, Pumphandle and Fresh Check Day
International Fair, Pumphandle and Fresh Check Day
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:
International Club, Best Buddies (Assistance and Friendship for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities), Blessings in a Backpack, Alpha Phi Omega (APO, Co-ed Service Fraternity) and Improv Club
International Club, Best Buddies (Assistance and Friendship for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities), Blessings in a Backpack, Alpha Phi Omega (APO, Co-ed Service Fraternity) and Improv 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 |
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| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
136
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 112
Part-time - 24
Male - 75
Female - 61
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