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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
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/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Asian Studies/civilization |
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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, General |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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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 |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| International/globalization 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, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Research And Experimental Psychology, Other |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Policy Analysis, General |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology And Anthropology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,111
Applied
2,205
Accepted
1,154
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,656
Females Applied
1,235
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
1,455
Males Applied
970
Males Accepted
67%
Applying
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 15th | |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | November 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 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 | 610 | 540 | 660 | |
| SAT Math | 600 | 540 | 660 | |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 23 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
50,784
Private
Fees
792
Full-time student fees
10,221
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
41,908
Avg. Financial Aid Package
43,029
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
32,813
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,346
Avg. Loan Aid
26,743
Avg. Grant Aid
37,416
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
85.3%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
12%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,154
Total Undergrad students
15%
International Students
50%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.36% |
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| Black or African American | 8.41% |
| White or Caucasian | 49.56% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 4.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.27% |
| Two or more races | 5.58% |
| Other | 2.83% |
Gender
Male (43.33%)
Female (56.67%)
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 | 73% |
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
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
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 | 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 |
| 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 3 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
115
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 97
Part-time - 18
Male - 69
Female - 46
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