Knox College
PrivateGalesburg, IL
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
Cost & outcomes
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
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Majors & earnings
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
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
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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