Knox College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2610 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #740 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #677 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1134 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,136
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.knox.edu
Knox College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Knox College has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 68% | 74% |
| Applicants | 4,899 | 2,792 | 2,101 |
| Admissions | 3,468 | 1,911 | 1,551 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 396 | 209 | 186 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1180
or below
75% of them
had 1440
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Knox College are 1180-1440 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
26 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Knox College are 21-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 483 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 304 (27%) |
| Hispanic | 148 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 70 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 51 (4%) |
| Asian | 40 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Knox College is $25,709 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,134 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,363 |
| $48-75K | $23,844 |
| $75-110K | $25,402 |
| $110K+ | $31,983 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,075 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,075 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,075 |
| Fee in-district | $828 |
| Fee in-state | $828 |
| Fee out-of-state | $828 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,728 |
| Room charge | $5,091 |
| Meal charge | $5,637 |
Knox College majors
Knox College has granted 225 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Knox College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 |
| Creative Writing | 16 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 15 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Music, General | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 |
| Education, General | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Data Science, General | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 225 |
Knox College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 62% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Knox College has published 1,628 scientific papers with 37,800 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | 203 |
| 1994 | 8 | 124 |
| 1995 | 9 | 139 |
| 1996 | 20 | 130 |
| 1997 | 19 | 171 |
| 1998 | 29 | 159 |
| 1999 | 14 | 203 |
| 2000 | 21 | 284 |
| 2001 | 26 | 317 |
| 2002 | 17 | 294 |
| 2003 | 25 | 411 |
| 2004 | 20 | 516 |
| 2005 | 15 | 487 |
| 2006 | 22 | 625 |
| 2007 | 27 | 662 |
| 2008 | 35 | 791 |
| 2009 | 39 | 905 |
| 2010 | 44 | 1060 |
| 2011 | 45 | 1158 |
| 2012 | 46 | 1287 |
| 2013 | 59 | 1450 |
| 2014 | 52 | 1550 |
| 2015 | 48 | 1627 |
| 2016 | 82 | 1781 |
| 2017 | 50 | 1820 |
| 2018 | 75 | 2117 |
| 2019 | 72 | 2531 |
| 2020 | 55 | 2508 |
| 2021 | 54 | 2611 |
| 2022 | 57 | 2365 |
| 2023 | 72 | 2454 |
| 2024 | 36 | 2040 |
| 2025 | 28 | 1910 |
Knox College alumni
-
Robert Hanssen
- Enrolled in Knox College
- In 1966 graduated with bachelor's degree in chemistry
- Occupations
- spymolegovernment agent
- Biography
-
Robert Philip Hanssen was an American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent who spied for Soviet and Russian intelligence services against the United States from 1979 to 2001. His espionage was described by the U.S. Department of Justice as "possibly the worst intelligence disaster in U.S. history".
-
John Podesta
- Occupations
- lawyerlobbyistpolitician
- Biography
-
John David Podesta Jr. is an American political consultant who served as Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy from 2024 to 2025, having previously served as Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation from 2022 to 2025. Podesta previously served as White House chief of staff to President Bill Clinton from 1998 to 2001 and counselor to President Barack Obama from 2014 to 2015. Before that, he served in the Clinton administration as White House staff secretary from 1993 to 1995 and White House deputy chief of staff for operations from 1997 to 1998.
-
Amy Carlson
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Amy Lynn Carlson is an American actress known for her roles as Linda Reagan in the CBS police procedural Blue Bloods, Alex Taylor on the NBC drama Third Watch, and Josie Watts in the NBC daytime soap opera Another World.
-
Gene Rayburn
- Occupations
- television presenterannouncergame show hostactorradio personality
- Biography
-
Gene Rayburn was an American radio and television personality. He is best known as the host of various editions of the American television game show Match Game for over two decades.
General info
| Founded | 1837 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritas Truth |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 411 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2 E South St Galesburg, Illinois, 61401 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | 3093417000 |