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Knox College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,156
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Galesburg, Illinois, Knox College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Knox College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

Knox College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Knox College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Knox College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$51,576

Cost of attendance at Knox College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$51,576

Cost of attendance at Knox College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Knox College received on average $36,738 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$36,738
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 95 35% $4,741 $450,382
Other Federal Grant 95 35% $5,232 $497,063
State Grant/Scholarships 53 19% $4,971 $263,440
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 274 100% $33,962 $9,305,666
Total Grant & Scholarships 274 100% $36,738 $10,066,169

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Knox College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Knox College students is 75.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.4%.

75.1%

  • asian 92.6% 25 students
  • African American 89.7% 26 students
  • white 71.8% 127 students
  • unknown 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 72.6% 53 students
  • International Students 80.0% 40 students
  • Mixed Race 64.0% 16 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Midwest Conference
  • Baseball Midwest Conference
  • Basketball Midwest Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Midwest Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Knox College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Knox College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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