Knox College

Knox College is a four-year, co-educational, private liberal arts college located in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. It was established in the year 1837 as Knox Manual Labor College by anti-slavery social reformers. It was renamed as Knox College in 1857. Forbes Magazine (2008 edition) ranked Knox College 16th among the best Liberal Arts college category. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

Knox College has an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of the popular ones include Anthropology and Sociology Club, Pre-Health Careers Club, Habitat for Humanity, and Non-Traditional Students. The campus also hosts Greek organizations governed by Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council.

Knox College Highlights

Where Knox College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mathematics, liberal arts, science, conservation and resource management, fine arts, and drama and performing arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Knox Students

The student enrollment at Knox was 1,371 in 2007 (1,361 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Knox participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Knox provides on-campus housing for 1,174 of its 1,361 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Knox Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Knox is in the Midwest Conference for major sports.

Knox Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: