Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001704
- Phone: (815) 825-2086
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
68.32%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$31,881Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Knox College
21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL
Knox College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Galesburg, IL, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled yearly at Knox College.
Areas of study available at Knox College include:
- English Language And Literature
- Education
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 20% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $38,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,100 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for Knox College is the "Prairie Fire", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.knox.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Knox College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Knox College has a total student population of about 1,300, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $47,000-$57,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Per unit charges are around $5,800 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $31,815 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 65% | $7,301 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Knox College may provide services to students including:- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Knox College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Midwest Conference)
- Basketball (Midwest Conference)
- Football (Midwest Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Knox College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Knox College.
- Monmouth College in Decatur, IL (14 miles away)
- Augustana College in Chicago, IL (40 miles away)
- Eureka College in Elmhurst, IL (60 miles away)
- Illinois Wesleyan University in Champaign, IL (79 miles away)
- Maharishi University of Management in Decorah, IA (83 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001704
- Phone: (815) 825-2086
- School Homepage