What Knox costs
Knox College charges $57,903 a year in published tuition and fees, about $28,952 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $68,134 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $26,205 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Knox
For fall 2024, Knox College received 4,899 applications and admitted 3,468 students, and 398 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1180 and 1440.
What Knox students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Knox College (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management | 24 |
| Creative Writing | 16 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 15 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Knox
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois: about 37 miles away
- Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois: about 40 miles away
- Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois: about 43 miles away
Colleges like Knox
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Alma College, Alma, Michigan: 1,148 undergraduates
- Albion College, Albion, Michigan: 1,300 undergraduates
- Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois: 930 undergraduates
- Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa: 1,452 undergraduates
- Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan: 1,573 undergraduates
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Lists that include Knox
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FAQ
What is Knox College's acceptance rate? 70.8% for fall 2024: 3,468 of 4,899 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Knox College? $57,903 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Knox College? About 1,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Knox College students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1180–1440.
What is the campus setting at Knox College? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Knox College (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Knox College
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
