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Fast Facts About Knox

Students
Size 1,407
Points of Origin 45 states and territories; 48 countries
Credentials 67% graduated in the top quarter of their high school class; 37% graduated in the top tenth. ACT Composite Mid-50% Range: 26-31; SAT Mid-50% Range: 1160-1420.
Diversity 60% women; 40% men; 18% students of color (7% African American, 5% Asian American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Native American); 7% international.
Faculty
Size 137 (108 full-time, 29 part-time)
Student-faculty ratio 12:1
Qualifications 98% have Ph.D. or equivalent degree
Average Class Size 18

ChemistryAcademics

3 Terms per year 3 Classes students take each term 38 Major programs 52 Minors offered 11 Cooperative degree programs 31 Off-campus study programs 21 Number of countries where off-campus programs are hosted 50% Students in off-campus study programs 90% Percentage of students who complete independent study, research, or creative projects 1 in 10 Seniors who undertake a year-long independent research project $250,000 Research grants to support student research and creative projects 7,000 Hours of community service contributed over the past year 15 Fulbright Fellowships awarded since 1999 3% Rank in top tier of institutions producing successful Ph.D. candidates 11th National rank in math and science Ph.D. candidates

AthleticsPrairie Fire Athletics

21 NCAA Division III varsity teams 10 Club & intramural sports 60 Conference championships in last 30 years 60% Percentage of students participating in varsity, club, or intramural sports

CampusCampus

82 Acres on campus 45 Number of academic and residential buildings 700 Acres on the Green Oaks Biological Field Station 350,000 Volumes in Seymour Library 14,000+ Periodicals available 4 On-campus computer labs 123 Number of student groups

SustainabilitySustainability

15 Bicycles available for sharing 30% Reduction in food waste since 2006 $360,000 Annual savings from temperature regulation systems 6,000 Energy-efficient light fixtures installed 9,240 Gallons of water saved since 2008 after retiring plastic trays from dining halls

ObamaFun Knox Facts

3 Number of U.S. Presidents with Knox honorary degrees 58 Years since Knox last gave a proctored test 95% Seniors who have visited their professor's home 17 Restaurants within walking distance of campus 83 Restaurants in Galesburg

2010-2011 Costs
Tuition $32,679
Room and Board $7,341
Activity Fee $345
Total $40,365

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