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Knox College
Galesburg, IL · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,292
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $56,244
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Knox College is a private nonprofit college in Galesburg, IL with 1,127 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1326 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,292 per year ($17,912 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,244 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,136
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,942
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 9%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–680
200800
SAT Math580–760
200800
ACT Composite21–32
136
What Knox College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $70,855
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $60,051
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,912
- $30–48k$14,598
- $48–75k$14,726
- $75–110k$21,578
- $110k+$24,686
Get a personal estimate with Knox College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $56,244
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,961
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,127
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White43%
- Hispanic13%
- Black6%
- Asian4%
Knox College FAQ
What is Knox College's acceptance rate?+
Knox College admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Knox College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1326.
What ACT score do you need for Knox College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–32.
Is Knox College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Knox College?+
In Fall 2023, 4,136 students applied to Knox College and 2,942 were admitted; 249 enrolled.
Does Knox College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Knox College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Knox College require an essay?+
Knox College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Knox College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $70,855 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,292.
What is Knox College's graduation rate?+
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 146427 · How we use this data
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