Knox College
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Knox College is a private institution in Galesburg with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1250, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 997 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,820 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,875.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Gale in 1836 released a "Circular and Plan" for the founding of a manual labor colleges which described a subscriber- and land purchase-based method of funding.
- •His plan resulted in the founding of at least one school when in 1837 subscribers settled in what became Galesburg and began to build the college.
- •The first President was Hiram Huntington Kellogg Sr.
- •Knox opened to students in 1843 and was one of the earliest colleges to admit Black people and women.
- •Knox has been known by its present name since 1857.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1250
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,852
Programs (39)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average