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About Knox College

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Knox College is a private liberal arts college in Galesburg, IL, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and social sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 73%, Knox College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 247 students each year. Knox College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1160–1420, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Knox College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $37,669 per year; the sticker price of $64,219 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Knox College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
1290
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1160 – 1420 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Knox College

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Essay Strategy
Knox has a distinctive culture built around traditions like Flunk Day and a strong commitment to undergraduate research. Reference specific Knox programs, faculty, or traditions that genuinely connect to your interests so admissions can see you have done your homework beyond the brochure.
Essay Strategy
Knox values students who pursue learning across disciplines, so in your essays highlight moments where you connected ideas from different fields or followed intellectual curiosity outside a single subject area.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Knox College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$64k/yr$17.1k
30k-48k~$64k/yr$17.4k
48k-75k~$64k/yr$23.8k
75k-110k~$64k/yr$25.4k
110k+~$64k/yr$32.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

68%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$38k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,101
Undergrad Enrollment
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