Knox College
Galesburg, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Galesburg, IL · Town |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,127 |
| Acceptance rate | 71% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1160–1420 · 26% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1120–1380 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 28–32 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 68% |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $68,134 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- EAII: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Biology, English, Psychology, Business.
Strongest majors at Knox College
- Education at Knox College: #177 of 551 schools, score 64/100, about 22 graduates a year
- Environmental science at Knox College: #192 of 544 schools, score 62/100, about 18 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Knox College: #264 of 668 schools, score 63/100, about 20 graduates a year
- Computer science at Knox College: #280 of 691 schools, score 56/100, about 24 graduates a year
- English & writing at Knox College: #315 of 697 schools, score 53/100, about 24 graduates a year
- Chemistry & biochem at Knox College: #320 of 689 schools, score 53/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Psychology at Knox College: #325 of 694 schools, score 55/100, about 24 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at Knox College: #345 of 687 schools, score 50/100, about 15 graduates a year
Knox College campus map
On campus
Center for Fine Arts, Seymour Library, Memorial Gym, T. Fleming Fieldhouse, Fitness Center, Merdian Tennis Courts, Whitcomb Art Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Pizza House, Iron Spike Brew, Jimmy John's
- Coffee: JT's Caramel Korn Station, Taste of Candy
- Nightlife: Cherry Street Brew Pub
- Shops: Cooks and Company, Kohl's, Wordsmith Bookshoppe, Desert Down Ranch Wear
- Museums and culture: McAteer Center, Galesburg Public Library
- Groceries: BP Shop, Hi-Lo Supermarket
- Parks: Standish Park Arboretum, Park Plaza, Central Park, Village Green Park, Rogers Park
Nearest train: Galesburg.