Knox College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Knox College is a private nonprofit institution located in Galesburg, Illinois with approximately 997 undergraduate students enrolled. Knox College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,875 per year. The graduation rate is 68%, and the typical graduate earns $43,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Knox College may refer to:Knox College (Illinois), a liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois, US Knox College (Jamaica), a junior school, high school, and community college in Spaldings, Jamaica Knox College, Otago, a hall of residence and school of ministry at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand Knox College, Toronto, a theological college of the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 68% graduation rate and $43,500 median earnings a decade out are modest for a private college charging an average net price of nearly $25,000 per year, so students should go in with clear career intentions rather than assuming the degree alone will pay off. That said, Knox offers a genuinely intimate liberal arts experience with under 1,000 undergrads, and the debt load at graduation ($23,852) is relatively manageable compared to many comparable schools. Worth considering if you're drawn to small-seminar learning, have a specific post-grad plan, and have confirmed the financial aid package makes the numbers work for your family.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (997 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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