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Knox College |
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Knox College is a community of individuals from diverse backgrounds challenging each other to explore, understand and improve ourselves, our society and our world. The commitment to put learning to use to accomplish both personal and social goals dates back to the founding of the College in 1837. We take particular pride in the College’s early commitment to increase access to all qualified students of varied backgrounds, races and conditions, regardless of financial means. |
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| County |
Knox County, IL |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,218 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
27 students
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| Total Enrollment |
1,245 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
1,102 students
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| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
98 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
16 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,570 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
17% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$4,446 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
97% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$12,492 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
65% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$4,139 |
- Knox was founded in 1837 by social reformers who opposed slavery in all its forms and believed deeply in the potential of every human being to learn, grow, and contribute to the greater good of the community. In 1849, Rev. Samuel G. Wright was made a trustee of the College.
- Knox’s physical resources are top notch, and unlike students at larger universities, Knox students get hands-on access to every file or apparatus Knox has to offer. Facilities at the campus includes Ford Center for Fine Arts, George Davis Hall, Green Oaks Field Station, Libraries, The Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center, Jail, Old Main and Athletics.
- The college offer more than 60 courses of study, including 39 majors and 51 minors, pre-professional and cooperative programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
- The college is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, Illinois State Board of Education and American Chemical Society.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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