Knox College Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Knox College is 73.3%.  Its admission rate is the 30th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Knox College and can you get accepted?

Knox College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,190 out of the 2,987 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Knox College?

73% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Knox College you should:

• Score 1290 on the SAT
• Score 30 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Knox College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Knox College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 26% of students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Knox College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Knox College is 1290 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1160-1420. Students who get into Knox College score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers..  Knox College ranks #6 in the state of Illinois and #196 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1290 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Knox College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1160 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1160, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1030, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Knox College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1290, you have around a 73% chance of being admitted. A 1420 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 84% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Knox College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Knox College is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 28 and 32.  The school ranks #5 in Illinois and #122 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 28 and score in the score in the top 12 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 26.

13 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Knox College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Knox College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Knox College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 73% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 84% with a 32 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

58% of Knox College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top ten percent.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Knox College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Knox College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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