Knox College
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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 Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,987 | 73% | 75% | 1290 | 30 |
How Much Does Knox College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $53,259 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $19,700 |
| 30K - 48K | $17,830 |
| 48K - 75K | $21,553 |
| 75K - 110K | $24,715 |
| 110K+ | $33,402 |
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 Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 1,182 | 1,182 |
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:
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- History
- Sociology
- Biology
- Literature
- Economics
- Education
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
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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
- 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
- An American writer.
- Robert F. Spetzler
- An American neurosurgeon.
- Ralph Waldo Trine
- An American author .
- John Huston Finley
- An American academic and NY Times editor-in-chief.
- Eugene Field
- An American writer .
- 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
- An American diplomat .
- Alexander Rabinowitch
- An American historian.
