Knox College Admission Requirements
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Knox College Admission Overview
Knox College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Knox College admitted 70.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1180-1440 / ACT 21-32. Knox College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Knox College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Knox College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Knox College
Acceptance Rate
The Knox College acceptance rate is 70.8%. Last year, 3,468 of 4,899 applicants were admitted. That is the 23rd lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Knox College GPA
Knox College considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.
Knox College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1180-1440Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
27%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 580
- Composite 1180
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 680
- Math 760
- Composite 1440
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Knox College typically score around a 1310 SAT (middle 50% 1180–1440) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 89th percentile nationally. Knox College ranks #6 in the state of Illinois and #189 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1180 to 1440
SAT policy
Knox College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1310 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Knox College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 21
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 29
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Knox College typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 21–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Knox College places #13 among colleges in Illinois for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to Knox College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
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.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Knox College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Knox College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Knox College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.8% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1180-1440); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146427.
GPA calculator: Knox College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026