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General Information About Knox College Knox College is a community of individuals from diverse backgrounds challenging each other to explore, understand and improve ourselves, our society and our world. The commitment to put learning to use to accomplish both personal and social goals dates back to the founding of the College in 1837. We take particular pride in the College's early commitment to increase access to all qualified students of varied backgrounds, races and conditions, regardless of financial means. Today, we continue to expand both the historic mission and the tradition of active liberal arts learning. We provide an environment where students and faculty work closely together and where teaching is characterized by inviting and expecting students to pursue fundamental questions in order to reach their own reflective but independent judgments. The mission is carried out through:
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting - Town: Distant
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 2,427 Percent Admitted 74% Men Admitted 71% Women Admitted 76% Full Time Retention Rate 90% -
Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $31,911 Room & Board Charge $7,164 Books & Supplies Cost $600 Dorm Capacity 1,176 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 1,421 Native American 7 Asian 91 African American 60 Hispanic 64 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 1,279 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0
