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Your Future is
Wide Open

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.

Your Future is
Wide Open

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.

Apply to Knox

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An open mind will take you far. Take your first step today.

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We'll open doors for you. Visit—literally or virtually—today!

Scholarships

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We offer big scholarships. Because you earned it.

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    $500K

    Matching Donor Gift

    Help us meet the Out-Raise the Roof challenge—give by February 28, and a generous donor will match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $500,000!

    Double Your Gift Today!

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    1837

    Knox College Founding

    With a historic mission of access, Knox has been transforming lives and empowering students for nearly 200 years.

    Our Mission

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    19,000

    Alumni in Your Network

    Knox students have access to our alumni network from the moment you step on campus. You'll have opportunities to meet CEOs of leading businesses and public school teachers, to pursue internships at business across the nation, and to learn what life after Knox is like directly from our community.

    Meet our Alumni

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We believe in the power of . . .

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.

Discover the Power of Knox

First-Hand Thoughts on the Knox Experience

  • Filza Kahn '24, Computer Science Major

    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.

    Filza Khan '24

    Computer Science Major

    Meet Filza
  • Matthew Springer '24

    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.

    Matthew Sprenger '24

    Political Science Major, German & Psychology Double Minor

    Meet Matthew
  • Isaac Hughes '21

    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.

    Isaac Hughes '21

    Environmental Studies & Philosophy Double Major

    Meet Isaac

  • 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.

    Kylie Hoang '20

    History Major, Museum Studies & Environmental Studies Double Minor

    Meet Kylie

Your Future is Open

At Knox College, when you open up to the world, a world of possibilities opens up to you.

Explore Your Future
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Find yourself at Knox.

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. 

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A legendary education, inspiring true trailblazers

For nearly 200 years, Knox students have left the prairie to change their communities, nation, and world.

The Senator from Mississippi

Revels was the first black man to serve in the United States Senate and became the founding president of Alcorn College.

Hiram Revels, 1857

The Boot-Up Heard Round the World

Kurtz, the co-creator of the BASIC computer language, was known for his intellectual curiosity and analytical skills that would shape his future endeavors.

Thomas Kurtz ’50

Pilot, Engineer, Aerospace Entrepreneur

Carol Craig is the founder of Craig Technologies, an aerospace company that works with the Department of Defense, Boeing, and SpaceX.

Carol Craig '89

Knox News

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International Fair: Bringing the World Closer to Knox

Knox College hosted its 45th annual International Fair (I-Fair) on the 31st of January, 2026, bringing culture and traditions from across the globe to life.

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Nicole Miller, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Development

Introducing Nicole Miller, New Vice President for Student Development

Nicole Miller, Ed.D, will join the College’s senior leadership team and Knox community as vice president for student development.

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Shadowlands Performance at Orpheum Theatre Highlights Mirza Jazz Residency

Knox students experience classes, workshops, and perform with the Grammy Award winners

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Chicago Dance Crash

Chicago Dance Crash to Lead Knox Dance Residency

Highlighting the residency, Chicago Dance Crash will present their full show LXIV (six.four) at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, February 7, at 7:00 p.m.

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