Knox College
Galesburg, IL | knox.edu
Knox College, one of the 40 Colleges That Change Lives, is a private, undergraduate, residential liberal arts and sciences institution located in Galesburg, Illinois. Galesburg is a small city full of good food, good people, and accessible by two nearby airports and Amtrak. Founded by abolitionists, Knox is rooted in an historic commitment to social justice and remains one of the diverse colleges in the nation, with 24% of students coming from outside the US and 36% U.S. students of color. Through a unique 3-3 academic calendar, Knox’s curriculum allows students to develop an individualized educational plan, choosing from over 50 majors and minors. Additionally, 100% of students complete an independent study, internship, study abroad, research, creative project, or participate in an immersion term while at Knox. With an ultimate goal of accessible higher education, Knox provides every single accepted student, including international students, with a merit scholarship between $35,000-$45,000 per year.
Representatives
Hannah Murphy
she/her/hers
Associate Director of Colorado Recruitment
(309) 351-6276
hmurphy@knox.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
MLI (46 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
1,125 / 1,125
Average Class Size
14
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
60% / 36% / 24%
Athletics Division
Division III
Athletics League
Midwest Conference
Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
No Answer
Mid-Range or Average GPA
No Answer
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
4,585 / 3,450 (75%)
Deposits
321
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Sometimes
Admission Interview? Sometimes
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision I: Nov 1
Early Decision II: Dec 1
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: Apr 1
Spring: Nov 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No Answer
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
knox.edu/admission/scholarships
Points of Pride
Knox is on a 3-3 academic schedule, which means students only take 3 classes at a time for 3 terms during the school year.
Knox provides every single student with a $2,000 Power of Experience Grant that can be used for any experiential learning they pursue, including research, creative work, study abroad, internships, and more!
Whether it's living at our Green Oaks biological field station for 10 weeks, building a real start-up with mentorship from Knox grads in Chicago, or participating in the country's most comprehensive Repertory Theatre term, our immersion terms are a Knox-only experience that allow students to authentically explore a single field of study.
