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Knox College

Galesburg, IL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate73%

Knox College Academics

Knox College requires a minimum of 35.8 course credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Knox College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Knox College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Knox College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at Knox College graduate within six years.

Knox College true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Knox College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Knox College?

Knox College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Knox College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Knox College

When choosing a major, Knox College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Knox College.Knox College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Knox College false.Knox College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Knox College


Does Knox College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Knox College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Knox College Have An Online Program?

❌ Knox College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Knox College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Knox College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Knox College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Knox College true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Knox College.

Does Knox College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Knox College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Knox College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.


Additional Information About Knox College


Knox College Library

The main library on campus is the Henry M. Seymour Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Knox College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Knox College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Rush University

ROTC

Does Knox College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Knox College does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,060

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

73%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$55,587

Out-of-State

$55,587

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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