Knox College

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 Studies
Asian Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education (specific Subject Areas) Related
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek
Classics And Classical Languages
Foreign Languages And Literatures
French
German
Latin
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Research And Experimental Psychology Related
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences Related
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,738

Applied

2,032

Accepted

1,333

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,469

Females Applied

1,133

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,269

Males Applied

899

Males Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.61

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		550	670
SAT Math		540	680
ACT Composite		23	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

47,385

Fees

783

Full-time student fees

10,068

Room & board

5,040

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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

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

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	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Soccer	No	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	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Water Polo	No	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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