4-Year School
Knox College
Galesburg, IL
1,356
Students
35,746
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
71%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
Dean of Admission
Email: admission@knox.edu
Phone: 309-341-7100
Fax: 309-341-7070
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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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher 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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| 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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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| 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
3,222
Applied
2,305
Accepted
1,356
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,793
Females Applied
1,341
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
1,429
Males Applied
964
Males Accepted
67%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.38
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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 560 | 670 | |
| SAT Math | 580 | 695 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
45,783
Fees
771
Full-time student fees
9,870
Room & board
4,941
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
35,746
Avg. Financial Aid Package
38,565
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
27,009
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,280
Avg. Loan Aid
21,835
Avg. Grant Aid
28,374
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
86%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
34%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,356
Total undergrad students
17%
International Students
55%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.62% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.05% |
| White or Caucasian | 47.43% |
| Asian | 5.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
| Two or more races | 6.04% |
| Other | 1.57% |
Gender
Male (42.55%)
Female (57.45%)
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 | 89% |
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 Rootabaga Jazz Festival
International Fair, Pumphandle and Rootabaga Jazz Festival
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:
Student-Run Radio Station (WVKC), Best Buddies (Assistance and Friendship for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities), Student Newspaper (The Knox Student), Common Ground and Terpsichore (Dance Collective)
Student-Run Radio Station (WVKC), Best Buddies (Assistance and Friendship for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities), Student Newspaper (The Knox Student), Common Ground and Terpsichore (Dance Collective)
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 |
| 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 3 | 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
140
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 110
Part-time - 30
Male - 80
Female - 60