Knox

Knox College

Knox
#1404 / #415
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#388
Most Desirable School
College in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA

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About Knox College

According to Wikipedia, Knox College is a private liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. It was founded in 1837 and offers more than 60 courses of study. History Knox College was founded as Knox Manual Labor College by Presbyterians and Congregationalists from New York state organized by George Washington Gale, who previously had founded the Oneida Institute. Gale in 1836 released a "Circular and Plan" for the founding of a manual labor colleges which described a subscriber- and land purchase-based method of funding. His plan resulted in the founding of at least one school when in 1837 subscribers settled in what became Galesburg and began to build the college. The first President was Hiram Huntington Kellogg Sr., who went on a book-buying trip to England; the books he acquired form the Knox Manual Labor College Collection. Knox opened to students in 1843 and was one of the earliest colleges to admit Black people and women. Like Gale, many of the founders of Knox College and residents of Galesburg were abolitionists and actively supported the Underground Railroad.

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Knox College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,98773%75%129030

How Much Does Knox College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$53,259
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$19,700
30K - 48K$17,830
48K - 75K$21,553
75K - 110K$24,715
110K+$33,402

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Knox College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Knox College , then you can expect to earn an average of $43,500 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Knox College 's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
1,1821,182

Where is Knox College ?

Knox College is located at 2 E South St, Galesburg IL 61401

How Safe is Knox College ?

Galesburg has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Knox College Known For?

Knox College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Knox College 's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Computer Science
#972
World Rank
#974
Historical Rank
#244
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Psychology
#663
World Rank
#677
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#270
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Mathematics
#1110
World Rank
#1154
Historical Rank
#282
USA Rank
math Degrees
Physics
#1349
World Rank
#1379
Historical Rank
#303
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Philosophy
#1177
World Rank
#1235
Historical Rank
#355
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Political Science
#1555
World Rank
#1570
Historical Rank
#384
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
History
#1170
World Rank
#1183
Historical Rank
#413
USA Rank
history Degrees
Sociology
#1522
World Rank
#1531
Historical Rank
#439
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Biology
#1957
World Rank
#1986
Historical Rank
#461
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Literature
#1435
World Rank
#887
Historical Rank
#472
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Economics
#3071
World Rank
#3081
Historical Rank
#513
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Education
#2365
World Rank
#2371
Historical Rank
#533
USA Rank
education Degrees
Anthropology
#2225
World Rank
#2238
Historical Rank
#713
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Chemistry
#3758
World Rank
#3765
Historical Rank
#849
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees

Who Are Knox College 's Most Influential Alumni?

Knox College 's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Literature, and Computer Science. Here are some of Knox College 's most famous alumni:

Robert Hanssen
Robert Hanssen
A FBI agent who spied for Soviet and Russian intelligence services.
Thomas E. Kurtz
An American computer scientist and educator.
David A. Kolb
An American psychologist and philosopher.
Edgar Lee Masters
Edgar Lee Masters
An American writer.
Robert F. Spetzler
Robert F. Spetzler
An American neurosurgeon.
Ralph Waldo Trine
Ralph Waldo Trine
An American author .
John Huston Finley
John Huston Finley
An American academic and NY Times editor-in-chief.
Eugene Field
Eugene Field
An American writer .
John Buford
John Buford
A Union Army General .
George Rankine Irwin
An American scientist in the field of fracture mechanics and strength of materials.
Joseph J. Sisco
Joseph J. Sisco
An American diplomat .
Alexander Rabinowitch
An American historian.

Who Are Knox College 's Most Influential Faculty?