Knox College is a private liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. Knox College was founded in 1837 and offers more than 60 courses of study.History Knox College was founded as Knox Manual Labor College in 1837 by a group of Presbyterians and Congregationalists organized by George Washington Gale. Gale was Galesburg's and Knox's "founding father". He believed in the manual labor system of education, and had previously implemented it at America's first such college, the short-lived Oneida Institute, near Utica, New York.
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
3,104
Acceptance
71%
Graduation Rate
71%
Median SAT Score
1220
Median ACT Score
27
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$49,185
Fees (in-state)
$789
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $16,828 |
| 30K - 48K | $19,186 |
| 48K - 75K | $19,653 |
| 75K - 110K | $23,813 |
| 110K+ | $31,104 |
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$43,500
Employed
89%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
1K
Under-Grads
1K
Where will you be attending?
Location
2 E South St, Galesburg IL 61401
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
32 per 100K
Violent Crime
4 per 100K
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Who are Knox College 's Most influential alumni?
Knox College 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, Law, and Literature
American politician
American politician
Swedish diplomat
American politician
American politician
American politician
American politician
American politician and businessman
American politician
Researcher
American politician
Stay informed! Get the latest Academic Influence news, information, and rankings with our upcoming newsletter.