Knox College
Galesburg, IL • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 71%
Knox College is a private university in Galesburg, Illinois. Knox College was founded in 1837 and enrolls 1,034 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,034 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 71% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $55,587 |
| Out-of-State | $55,587 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Knox College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 650 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 23 | 29 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 | 29 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Knox College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $54,768 | $54,768 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Room and Board | $10,407 | $10,407 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $67,194 | $67,194 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | ||
| Computer Science | 28 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 20 | ||
| Creative Writing | 20 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| History, General | 14 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 13 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Data Science, General | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Neuroscience | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 3 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 2 | ||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release