Knox College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2610 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 740 of 2,137 | In North America |
| # 677 of 2,128 | In the United States |
| # 27 of 1 | In Galesburg |
| # 1134 of 13,346 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
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Acceptance rate & Admissions
Knox College has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| Applicants | 4,899 | 2,792 | 2,101 |
| Admissions | 3,468 | 1,911 | 1,551 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 396 | 209 | 186 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 43% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 27% |
| ■ Asian | 4% |
| ■ Hispanic | 13% |
| ■ Black or African American | 6% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
| ■ Unknown | 3% |
Knox College majors
Knox College has granted 225 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Knox College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 |
| Creative Writing | 16 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 15 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 |
| Music, General | 7 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 |
| Education, General | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Data Science, General | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 225 |
Publications & Citations
Knox College has published 1,628 scientific papers with 37,800 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Physics, and Engineering.
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58 Notable alumni
1. Charles Edward Swanson
2. Stephen V. White
3. James E. Defebaugh
4. William E. Phelps
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