Knox is a small liberal arts college with big ideas. We value openness, freedom, and putting your education and ideas to work. If that sounds like you, chances are, you’ll fit right in at Knox.
Knox is a small liberal arts college with big ideas. We value openness, freedom, and putting your education and ideas to work. If that sounds like you, chances are, you’ll fit right in at Knox.
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Scholarships
We offer big scholarships. Because you earned it.
Affordability is who we are, and every student receives financial assistance to support their path.
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Each year, you’ll take three classes per term for three terms—creating space for deeper study.
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A liberal arts education that produces multifaceted, well informed, and engaged citizens
Diverse perspectives, because you learn the most from the people least like you.
Humans who work collectively to solve our world’s greatest challenges.
Experience, because knowledge gains value when it’s applied.
A Knox education, one that empowers you to put your knowledge and skills to work for you, your community, nation, and world.
I received a lot of support, not just from people who were studying here at the time, but also those who were working in Admissions. They were very open to my questions and very welcoming.
Computer Science Major
You meet people from all different majors, all different interests, and all different skill levels. It's a really good mix of people, and it allows you to build connections with them from all sorts of different backgrounds with similar interests to you.
Political Science Major, German & Psychology Double Minor
So much of my experience at Knox began with an impromptu discussion with a peer or a faculty member, which then grew into research projects, independent studies, and more. Learning how to expose myself to these kinds of opportunities has been a skill that I have been able to deeply hone as a Knox student.
Environmental Studies & Philosophy Double Major
The Knox experience is truly unlike any other. The campus is on the smaller side, but for me, that just meant that my relationships ran deeper. Knox is special because of the people here.
History Major, Museum Studies & Environmental Studies Double Minor
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whatever you want to do: Knox will help you succeed. We just ask that you be open to anything and everything.
Knox connections can be made anywhere at any time or any place. We asked Knox alumni to share their stories of random Knox connections between those who know about the South Lawn, Old Main, Flunk Day, and many more of the College’s storied traditions.
Knox Welcomes SSP International’s Summer Science Program to Campus and Galesburg
Knox College 2024 graduate and Gale Scholar Garrett Sprinkle combines love of music and education at western Illinois Junior/Senior High School
Knox was recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2026 Transfer Honor Roll for its efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment for transfer students.
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