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Knox College

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  • 2 East South Street
    Galesburg , IL 61401-9999
    (800) 678-5669
    http://www.knox.edu

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    Setting
    A city of 31,000 people
    Enrollment
    1,392
    Full time
    1,370
    Part time
    18
    Men full time
    571
    Women full time
    821

    Knox College More Information

    Type of School
    Private, four year , not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Bachelor's
    Calendar
    3-3 Term
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

  • Knox College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    (800) 678-5669
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $40
    Applied
    2,287
    Admitted
    1,734
    Enrolled
    359
    Admitted %
    76%

    Knox College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Optional for most students
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required for students whose first language is not English
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Knox College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
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    Knox College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    2%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    8%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    7%
    Hispanic
    7%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    69%
    Non-Resident Alien
    7%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    5%

  • Knox College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $32,679
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $32,679
    Books and Supplies
    $900
    On-campus room and board
    $7,341 Most students live on-campus all four years
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    Knox College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    99%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    22% , $5,675 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    97% , $15,797 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    84% , $6,498 on average

  • Knox College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor
    African-American/Black Studies 2
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
    Asian Studies/Civilization 6
    Russian Studies 0
    Women's Studies 1
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor
    Biochemistry 9
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor
    Computer Science 2
    Education Bachelor
    Education, General 25
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor
    Creative Writing 33
    English Language and Literature, General 14
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
    French Language and Literature 3
    German Language and Literature 0
    Russian Language and Literature 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 8
    History Bachelor
    History, General 18
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor
    Financial Mathematics 1
    Mathematics, General 3
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor
    Neuroscience 7
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor
    Environmental Studies 18
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor
    Philosophy 10
    Physical Sciences Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 7
    Physics, General 5
    Psychology Bachelor
    Psychology, General 26
    Social Sciences Bachelor
    Economics, General 26
    International Relations and Affairs 15
    Political Science and Government, General 20
    Social Sciences, Other 14
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 16
    Music, General 9

  • Knox College Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    February 1
    Priority application deadline
    December 1
    Fall application deadline
    February 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    February 1
    SAT Subject score report due
    February 1
    College will notify student by
    March 31
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    February 1
    Financial aid deadline
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    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
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    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    June 1

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
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    Early action deadline
    December 1
    College will notify student of early action by
    December 31

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    April 1
    Transfer application closing date
    April 1
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    May 15

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    Application Link
    www.knox.edu/Admission-and-Financial-Aid/Apply-to-Knox.html
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    http://www.knox.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/virtual-tour.html

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    • Medea Theatre Production
      Students reflect upon their experiences throughout the course of the production of Medea, a translation by Robin Robertson, as directed by professor Jeff Grace.
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    • International Fair
      International Club marks the 30th anniversary of International Fair with food and performances from around the globe.
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    • Japan Term
      Students talk about their experience on Japan Term as Professor Schneider (Professor of History and Co-Chair of the Eleanor Stellyes Center for Global Studies) elaborates on the intentions and value of this distinctive program at Knox College.
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Student Reviews of Knox College

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based on 9 reviews

  • Kin from Chicago, IL

    a college where they focus on you. Because its small student population compared to big universities, you are sure to take in whatever activity you wish. For example, if you want to be part of a play, you have a higher chances of being part of the… more read full review

    a college where they focus on you. Because its small student population compared to big universities, you are sure to take in whatever activity you wish. For example, if you want to be part of a play, you have a higher chances of being part of the play whereas in bigger universities, only the theatre majored students are in the play. read full review

  • John from Hartland, WI

    Come here if you want to be friends with a lot of new people and you are willing to spend many hours on homework each night and are looking to be mentally stimulated to your fullest. read full review

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Knox College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

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Chicago Scholarship $12,000 Y N N N
Colorado Alumni Scholarship $2,000 Y N N N
Ellen Browning Scripps Scholarship $10,000 Y N N N
Glenbrook Trustees Scholarship $5,000 Y N N N
Harry T. and Leone Goulding Scholarship $12,000 Y N N N
Hermann R. Muelder Scholarship $12,000 Y N N N
John Huston Finley Scholarship (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) $2,000 Y N N N
Knox Writers' Scholarships $4,000 Y N N N
Lincoln Scholarship $16,000 Y N N N
National Achievement Scholarships $12,000 - $16,000 Y N N N
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