Selectivity
64%
Total Students
1,398
UG 1,398
PG -
Satisfaction Index
83%
Salary After Attending
$41,700
BASIC
| Web Site | https://www.knox.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Galesburg |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,398 |
| Women | 824 (58.94%) |
| Men | 574 (41.06%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | - |
| Women | - |
| Men | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 64% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 54,515 |
| Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Retention Rate | 83 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | https://www.knox.edu/admission.html |
| Online Application URL | https://www.knox.edu/admission/apply-to-knox.html |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 64 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Recommended |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Action Notification Date | 31-12-2017 |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 64% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 67% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 60% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 19% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 19% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 20% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | 60% of applicants were admitted |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | - | - |
| SAT - Maths | - | - |
| ACT - Composite | - | - |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.knox.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://knox.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$43,285 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$9,330 |
Books and Supplies |
$900 |
Other Expenses |
$1,000 |
| Total | $54,515 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
- |
On Campus Room & Board |
$9,330 |
Books and Supplies |
$900 |
Other Expenses |
$1,000 |
| Total | $11,230 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 167 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 91.1% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 24,957 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 41,67,819 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| African-American/Black Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | 3 | - | - |
| Women's Studies. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 10 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 22 | - | - |
| Neuroscience. | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 10 | - | - |
| Category total | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | 18 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | 3 | - | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| Creative Writing. | 28 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Category total | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | - | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | 1 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature. | 3 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 9 | - | - |
| Category total | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Category total | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Applied Mathematics, Other. | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Studies. | 15 | - | - |
| Category total | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 24 | - | - |
| Category total | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Economics, General. | 25 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 18 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, Other. | 11 | - | - |
| Category total | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 1 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 7 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 5 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 303 | 0 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 17% of classes 10-19 students: 54% of classes 20-29 students: 24% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 1,398 |
| Women (% of total) | 824 (58.94%) |
| Men (% of total) | 574 (41.06%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.14 % Asian - 6.15 % Black/African-American - 8.08 % Hispanic/Latino - 13.59 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 4.01 % - White - 52 % Unknown - 3.65 % International Students - 12.37 % |
| All Graduate Students | - |
| Women (% of total) | - |
| Men (% of total) | - |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - - - - - - - - - |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 83 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
77 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 21% |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 21.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Business 1% Law 4% Arts and Sciences 23% Medicine 2% |
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