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Knox College

Galesburg, Illinois 61401

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Close-knit campus

Knox College is a private institution in Galesburg with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1250, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 997 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,820 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,875.

Established
1837
Motto
Latin: Veritas
Mascot
Prairie Fire (nickname), Blaze (mascot)
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Midwest Conference of the NCAA at the Division III level
Division
Division III

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71%Acceptance
1250SAT Avg
997Students
10:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$54,820Earnings 10yr
$24,875Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Knox College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1250

Reading & WritingMid: 645
530680
MathMid: 620
590705

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2130

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1250

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$55,587
Room & Board$10,407
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$65,796
Average Net Price$24,875
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,705
$30–48K$24,006
$48–75K$20,692
$75–110K$30,078
$110K+$30,717

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,875

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

28.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,852

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
997
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 6%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 4%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 20%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.5%
Freshman Retention79.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,757
8 Years$44,671
10 Years$54,820

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,600
Men
$48,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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