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 Mr. Paul Steenis
Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission
Email: admission@knox.edu
Phone: 309-341-7100
Fax: 309-341-7070

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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
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
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
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

3,038

Applied

2,153

Accepted

1,156

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,571

Females Applied

1,174

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,467

Males Applied

979

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 15th
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	April 1st	May 1st

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		595	705
SAT Math		565	680
ACT Composite		24	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

52,461

Private

Fees

798

Full-time student fees

10,326

Room & board

5,091

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

45,614

Avg. Financial Aid Package

41,702

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

39,263

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,511

Avg. Loan Aid

28,889

Avg. Grant Aid

40,518

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

92.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

42%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,156

Total Undergrad students

16%

International Students

52%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.68%
Black or African American	6.58%
White or Caucasian	49.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	4.39%
Two or more races	6.05%
Other	3.86%

Gender

Male (43.34%)

Female (56.66%)

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	84%

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 and Flunk 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, Student Senate, Union Board, 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
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

116

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 98

Part-time - 18

Male - 67

Female - 49