Knox College

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Galesburg, IL
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,136

Location Galesburg, Illinois
Website knox.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Best Colleges Rank

#303

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Knox College, located in Galesburg, Illinois, approximately 180 miles southwest of Chicago, occupies a historic campus known for its red brick architecture and tree-lined grounds. Founded in 1837 by abolitionists and social reformers, Knox was among the first colleges in the United States to admit both women and people of color. The liberal arts institution maintains selective admission standards and offers distinctive academic programs in creative writing, environmental studies, and immersive research opportunities through its Green Oaks Biological Field Station. The college requires students to live on campus for their first three years, housing them in traditional residence halls and themed housing communities, while its NCAA Division III athletic programs compete in the Midwest Conference as the Prairie Fire.

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Ratings

Knox College is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Knox College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1180/1440
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/32

Acceptance Rate

70.8%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 11.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$57,903

Costs for Knox College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$57,903
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$828
Room and Board		$10,728
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,432
Total One Year Cost		$72,091

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

78% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Knox College are Social Sciences, English and Literature, and Education. 22% of students major in Social Sciences, 13% in English and Literature, and 12% in Education.