Galesburg,
IL
About Knox College
Knox College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Galesburg, Illinois. Knox College was founded in 1837 and enrolls 1,156 undergrads and no graduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Knox College
It is very difficult to get into Knox College. Knox College admitted 71% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 3,038 students applied to Knox College and 2,153 were admitted.
| Knox College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 71% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 41% |
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Knox College is locatedin Galesburg, Illinois, near the city of Peoria and Quad Cities.
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College Info
Knox College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Knox College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Knox College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Knox College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Knox College ACT Scores
ACT Range
24 - 31
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
31 and Above
24 to 31
24 and Less
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Knox College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1180 - 1360
Math SAT Range
565 - 680
Reading SAT Range
595 - 705
Knox College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$64,785
In State$64,785
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Knox College is like? There are approximately 1,156 students enrolled at Knox College. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 48% percent are from IL and 52% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time48%
In State52%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,156
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
71%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$53,259
Out-of-State
$53,259
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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