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Knox is found in Galesburg, Illinois. Galesburg is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Knox.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Knox is known for its programs in mathematics, music, science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Knox maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Knox is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,245 in 2005 at the school.
Knox has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Knox values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Knox College
2 E South St
Galesburg, IL 61401-9999
General Phone: (309) 341-7000
Admissions Phone: (309) 341-7100
Financial Aid Phone: (309) 341-7130
http://www.knox.edu
Knox awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 110 | economics, social studies, political science, creative writing, English, international relations, history, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Science | 31 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Knox in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 224 | 33 |
In 2005, Knox had a total enrollment of 1,245 students (1,229 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 46% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Missouri | 9% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Knox offers campus housing for 1,102 of its 1,229 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Galesburg, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,868 | 1,352 | 72% | 363 | 27% |
| Men | 805 | 534 | 66% | 139 | 26% |
| Women | 1,063 | 818 | 77% | 224 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 48% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (309) 341-7100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,090 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,090 |
| Room and board | $ 6,285 |
| Room charge | $ 2,784 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,501 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Knox participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (309) 341-7130
Knox has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $66,995 | 7 | $61,857 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $49,962 | 13 | $49,423 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $42,606 | 12 | $43,133 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $53,675 | 34 | $49,259 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Knox Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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