NY Times Bestselling Author Kaveh Akbar Named 25-26 Metz Writer-in-Residence
NY Times bestselling author Kaveh Akbar to give presentation May 22.
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
An open mind will take you far. Take your first step today.
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We offer big scholarships. Because you earned it.
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Knox College Founding
With a historic mission of access, Knox has been transforming lives and empowering students for nearly 200 years.
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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
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.
First-Hand Thoughts on the Knox Experience
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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