More selective than 62% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
22% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 10% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Knox College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Knox College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Knox College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 680 |
| SAT math | 580 | 760 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1180 | 1440 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Knox College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 600–680 | 580–760 | 21–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 530–680 | 590–705 | 21–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Knox College compared with other Illinois colleges?
Knox College has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Eastern Illinois University | 65% | 47% | $12,786 |
| 18 | Millikin University | 67% | 55% | $21,989 |
| 19 | North Park University | 69% | 58% | $16,948 |
| 20 | Northern Illinois University | 70% | 49% | $13,391 |
| 21 | Knox College | 71% | 68% | $24,595 |
| 22 | Western Illinois University | 71% | 45% | $12,937 |
| 23 | Lewis University | 71% | 67% | $17,028 |
| 24 | McKendree University | 72% | 53% | $24,717 |
| 25 | Elmhurst University | 74% | 70% | $24,185 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Knox College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Knox College admissions questions
What is the Knox College acceptance rate?
Knox College accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,942 of 4,136 applicants were admitted.
Does Knox College require the SAT or ACT?
Knox College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 22% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Knox College?
The middle 50% of Knox College enrolled first-year students scored 1180–1440 on the SAT and 21–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Knox College?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (249 of 2,942).
Is Knox College getting harder to get into?
Knox College accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Knox College overview