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Knox College

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Galesburg, IL

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Located in Galesburg, IL, Knox College is a private small school with roughly 1,127 undergraduates. Knox College is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 71%. Its highest-earning reported major is Economics (Social Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $62,144/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate71%
SAT range1180–1440
ACT range21–32
Undergrads1,127
Yield (admits who enroll)11%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$68,134
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,820

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans67%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out76%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$53,231/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,828/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$38,967/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$62,144/yr
Political Science and Government$54,341/yr
Sociology and Anthropology$45,120/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,150
Typical room charge$5,091
Typical board charge$5,235

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPANot considered
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Knox College's acceptance rate?

Knox College in Galesburg, IL admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Knox College?

Admitted students at Knox College typically score between 1180–1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Knox College?

Admitted students at Knox College typically score between 21–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Knox College cost?

Knox College's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,134 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Knox College?

Knox College's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Knox College require students to live on campus?

No -- Knox College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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