# Knox College

Private nonprofit college in Galesburg, IL. IPEDS ID 146427.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/knox-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/knox-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 71% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,595 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 68%; beats 75% of IL colleges and 75% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,820; beats 38% of IL colleges and 55% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $23,852

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,134 |
| 30-48k | $17,363 |
| 48-75k | $23,844 |
| 75-110k | $25,402 |
| 110k+ | $31,983 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.26 years on average (52% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,820 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,134 | $72,991 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $17,363 | $73,966 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $23,844 | $101,575 | 5.3 years |
| 75-110k | $25,402 | $108,213 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $31,983 | $136,248 | 7.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $68,134
- Tuition and fees: $57,903
- Housing and meals: $10,407; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–680; SAT math: 580–760; ACT: 21–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,136 applicants, 2,942 admitted, 249 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 71%, ACT 21–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 71%, ACT 21–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (39 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $23,222 | $62,144 | $25,000 |
| Political Science | not reported | $54,341 | $25,553 |
| Biology | $31,203 | $53,231 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,934 | $50,828 | $27,000 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $26,350 | $45,120 | $27,000 |
| Writing | $15,466 | $38,967 | $26,976 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $28,757 | not reported | $26,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | $25,673 |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage not reported (metro), $55,790 (IL), $57,510 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $75,320 (IL), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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