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Knox College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Galesburg, IL🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Galesburg, Illinois, this private college enrolls about 1,100 students and accepts roughly 71% of applicants. It offers strong programs in computer science, education, and biology. The average net cost after aid is under $27,000 annually, though the 68% six-year graduation rate and 83% first-year retention suggest room for improvement in student completion.

Acceptance rate
70.8%
Enrollment
1,058
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
68%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1180 – 1440
ACT (composite)
21 – 32
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$17,134
family income
$30–48k
$17,363
family income
$48–75k
$23,844
family income
$75–110k
$25,402
family income
$110k+
$31,983
family income
31% receive Pell grants
67% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Knox College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Computer Science
11.1%
Education
10.7%
Biology
10.7%
Social Sciences
10.7%
Business & Marketing
10.7%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$54,820
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,757
Completion
68%
Retention
83%
Median debt
$27,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Knox College?

Knox College has an acceptance rate of 70.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Knox College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1180 and 1440 on the SAT. The ACT range is 21–32.

How much does Knox College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $17,134 per year, rising to $31,983 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Knox College?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.