Knox College

Galesburg, IL · Private nonprofit · 1,127 undergraduates

Knox College admitted 71% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1180–1440 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $19,292 a year. Within six years, 73% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

What are my chances?

Enter your GPA and scores — free, no signup

Admissions

Admission rate
71%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1180–1440
ACT middle 50%
21–32

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$70,855 a year
Average net price after aid
$19,292 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$17,912 a year
Tuition and fees
$60,051 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
73%
Students who return for a second year
83%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$56,244 a year
Median debt at graduation
$26,961

Students

Undergraduates
1,127
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
34%
Student-faculty ratio
11 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Biological and biomedical sciences
12%
Social sciences
12%
Education
10%
English language and literature
9%
Visual and performing arts
9%

Colleges with similar selectivity

Closest by admission rate and SAT scores.

More colleges in Illinois

All 58 colleges in Illinois

Want a plan for Knox College? Admisly builds your free Blueprint — an honest read on where you stand and what to do next.

Start free

No card needed · Free plan with monthly limits

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.