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Knox College

Galesburg, Illinois · Private · 1,127 undergrads

Knox College admits 71% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Knox College?

71% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1180–1440 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

4,899 applied, 3,468 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Knox College cost?

$19,292 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $70,855.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$17,912
$30,000–$48,000$14,598
$48,000–$75,000$14,726
$75,000–$110,000$21,578
over $110,000$24,686

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Knox College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Knox College's fall 2027 rule yet. Knox College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Knox College's site

What it's like

1,127
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in Galesburg, IL.
83%
of first-years come back for year two.
52%
finish in four years. 68% within six.
$56.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Knox College is on

Most selective in IllinoisColleges for a 1300 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 26 ACTColleges for a 27 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Knox College's acceptance rate?
71% for fall 2024: 3,468 of 4,899 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Knox College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1180 to 1440 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Knox College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,726 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $70,855.
What is Knox College's graduation rate?
68% of students finish within six years and 52% within four (IPEDS).