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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
996
Undergraduates
479
Men - 48%
518
Women - 52%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
71% of 4,136 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
April 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.62
SAT Math
627 average
590-705 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
615 average
530-680 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
25 average
21-30 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$69,376
Tuition and Fees
$55,587
Room and Board
$10,407
Average Percent of Need Met
91%
Average Freshman Award
$51,477
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$30,408
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
95
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
30%
10-19
48%
20-29
17%
30-39
2%
40-49
3%
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Galesburg Population
29,803
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Peoria, IL, Quad Cities, IL/IA
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
86% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
4% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
5%
Black/African-American
7.2%
Hispanic/Latino
16%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
60.2%
Unknown
4.2%
International Students
19.6% from 48 countries
First-Year Students Returning
79.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
51.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
54%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
14.0%
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