Knox College
Galesburg, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Galesburg, IL · Town |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,127 |
| Acceptance rate | 71% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1160–1420 · 26% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1120–1380 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 28–32 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 68% |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $68,134 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- EAII: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Apr 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Biology, English, Psychology, Business.
Knox College campus map
On campus
Center for Fine Arts, Seymour Library, Memorial Gym, T. Fleming Fieldhouse, Fitness Center, Merdian Tennis Courts, Whitcomb Art Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Pizza House, Iron Spike Brew, Jimmy John's
- Coffee: JT's Caramel Korn Station, Taste of Candy
- Nightlife: Cherry Street Brew Pub
- Shops: Cooks and Company, Kohl's, Wordsmith Bookshoppe, Desert Down Ranch Wear
- Museums and culture: McAteer Center, Galesburg Public Library
- Groceries: BP Shop, Hi-Lo Supermarket
- Parks: Standish Park Arboretum, Park Plaza, Central Park, Village Green Park, Rogers Park
Nearest train: Galesburg.