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How to Get Into Knox College

Galesburg, IL · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Knox College Admissions Statistics

71%
Acceptance Rate
600-680
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
580-760
SAT Math (mid 50%)
21-32
ACT (mid 50%)
1,127
Undergrads
68%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Knox College

The bar here is clear

Knox College admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1180-1440 combined SAT or 21-32 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Knox College offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Knox College fits.

Knox College Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
earlyAction2 December 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) April 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Knox College Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $68,134
Tuition & fees $57,903
Room & board (on campus) $10,728
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $24,595

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $17,134
$30-48k $17,363
$48-75k $23,844
$75-110k $25,402
$110k+ $31,983
31%
Students receiving Pell Grants
67%
Students taking federal loans
83%
Freshman retention rate
11:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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More Knox College Data, Coming Soon

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