Knox College
Galesburg, Illinois · Private
Knox College admitted 77% of 4,469 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1150–1410 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Knox College
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Application deadlines
Knox College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- April 1, 2027
The application is free. Knox College asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Knox College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Knox College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Knox College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.64 GPA. 33% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $68,626 a year. After grants, students paid $25,524 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Knox College’s acceptance rate?
Knox College admitted 77% of applicants: 3,450 of 4,469 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Knox College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Knox College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1150 to 1410, with a median around 1310. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Knox College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Knox College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Knox College asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.
Does Knox College have supplemental essays?
No. Knox College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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