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Knox College

2 E South St, Galesburg, IL 61401-9999
Tel: (309)341-7000
Private not-for-profit | 1,394 students
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Knox College is a community of individuals from diverse backgrounds challenging each other to explore, understand and improve ourselves, our society and our world. The commitment to put learning to use to accomplish both personal and social goals dates back to the founding of the College in 1837. We take particular pride in the College’s early commitment to increase access to all qualified students of varied backgrounds, races and conditions, regardless of financial means.

School Overview:

Knox College
CountyKnox County, IL
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		127 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment1,394 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		1,388 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		6 students137 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		-1%
% Asian		7%2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		6%3%
% Black		3%6%
% White		78%84%
% Two or more races		7%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$36,492$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$36,492$24,744
 
Percent Admitted78%64%

School Notes:

  • Knox was founded in 1837 by social reformers who opposed slavery in all its forms and believed deeply in the potential of every human being to learn, grow, and contribute to the greater good of the community. In 1849, Rev. Samuel G. Wright was made a trustee of the College.
  • Knox’s physical resources are top notch, and unlike students at larger universities, Knox students get hands-on access to every file or apparatus Knox has to offer. Facilities at the campus includes Ford Center for Fine Arts, George Davis Hall, Green Oaks Field Station, Libraries, The Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center, Jail, Old Main and Athletics.
  • The college offer more than 60 courses of study, including 39 majors and 51 minors, pre-professional and cooperative programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
  • The college is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, Illinois State Board of Education and American Chemical Society.
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