65%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,292 |
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| Declined | + 1,222 |
| Total Received | 3,514 |
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| Name | Location |
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| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Quincy University | Quincy, IL |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL |
| SAT | 1372 |
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| ACT | 1052 |
Knox College, founded in 1837, is a private, residential, liberal arts institution. Its 90-acre campus is located in Galesburg, IL, 45 miles from Peoria and three hours from Chicago and St. Louis.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 1,357 |
| Established in | 1837 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
90-acre campus in Galesburg (population 30,960), approximately 45 miles from both Moline and Peoria. Train serves campus; air serves Moline and Peoria. Public transportation serves campus.
Knox College
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
January 15 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required of some |
65%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,292 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,222 |
| Total Received | 3,514 |
Secondary school record
Class rank
Essay
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Paul Steenis
Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission
P: 309 341-7100
F: 309 341-7070
admission@knox.edu
| Tuition | $44,191 |
| Room | $4,854 |
| Board | $4,812 |
| Additional fees | $767 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Total | $55,524 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $36,532 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $18,992 |
87%
$36,532
Need-based
| Federal | $2,117,041 |
| State | $1,487,359 |
| Institutional | $28,052,505 |
| Other external | $524,514 |
| Total | $32,181,419 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $5,223,228 |
| Other external | $127,319 |
| Total | $5,350,547 |
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100%
Not reported
97%
3%
68%
Transfer applicants accepted
34%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
75
Minimum transfers must complete
45
Not Reported
85%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 43 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Mexico Nepal Pakistan Vietham |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Joshua Ferchau
Director of International Student Services and Admission
309-341-7136
jferchau@knox.edu
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