Knox College

Galesburg, IL · Private · 1,127 undergrads

• Admit rate: 70.8% (4,136 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1180–1440 (ACT 21–32)
• Undergraduates: 1,127 (26.6% international)
• Average net price: $24,595 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 68% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
• Early Action II: Dec. 1, 2026
• Regular Decision: Jan. 15
• Rolling: After Jan. 15, space available

Editor's notes

• Schedule the interview. Knox strongly recommends it, ranks it fifth among its factors, and uses it in scholarship decisions too.
• Apply Early Action I by Nov. 1. It's non-binding, and you'll see your admission and merit scholarship decision by Dec. 15.

Sources

1. Knox Admission, Apply to Knox
2. Knox Admission, First-Year Applicants
3. Knox Admission, When to Apply
4. Knox Admission, What We Consider
5. Knox College Common Data Set 2025-2026 (from Institutional Research, Data Resources)
6. Knox Institutional Research, Data Resources
7. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid