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Knox College, founded in 1837, is a private, liberal arts institution. Its 82-acre campus is located in Galesburg, 45 miles from Peoria. The campus''s oldest building is a registered National Historical Landmark.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,134
Undergraduates
570
Men - 50.2%
563
Women - 49.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
71% of 4,899 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
September 8
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.5
SAT Math
662 average
580-760 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
641 average
600-680 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
28 average
21-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$74,942
Tuition and Fees
$60,051
Room and Board
$11,325
Average Percent of Need Met
89%
Average Freshman Award
$54,693
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$7,811
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
96
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
37%
10-19
46%
20-29
13%
30-39
3%
40-49
1%
50-99
0%
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Galesburg Population
29,803
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Peoria, IL and the Quad Cities
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
86% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
3% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
4.8%
Black/African-American
8.5%
Hispanic/Latino
17.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.2%
White
57.9%
Unknown
4.5%
International Students
26.4% from 55 countries
First-Year Students Returning
83.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
49.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
18.0%
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