Ranked a"Best Value Liberal Arts Colleges" for 2012 at #77
-- Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine

"'Knox provides a small-family atmosphere where the academic life becomes so intertwined with the social life that often they are the same,' notes a Westerner. Students who are serious but don't want to live in the library or in front of a computer are perfect for Knox. Take 170+ years of pride and history, combined with modern facilities and attitudes, and you have one of the best places to spend four years of your life."
-- Barron's Best Buys in College Education, 11th edition

A Top 50 "Best Value Private College" for 2010.

-- The Princeton Review and USA Today

Knox is ranked #79 out of 650 colleges and universities, selected from among more than 6,000 post-secondary institutions, and #13 in the Midwest.
-- Forbes Top 100 Colleges, 2012

With a "warm and supportive academic community," the Fiske Guide says, Knox offers students a "close-knit atmosphere [that] helps them form strong connections" with both students and faculty.
-- Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2012

#12 for "best theatre program," ranked #6 for "best college radio station."
--The Best 376 Colleges, by Princeton Review, 2012

#20 for "best financial aid."
--The Best 373 Colleges, by Princeton Review, 2011

A Best Value and Best in the Midwest. #12 in the nation for "professors get high marks," and #20 in the nation for "class discussions encouraged."
-- The Best 361 Colleges, by Princeton Review, 2006

 
Knox ranks as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation at #71, and one of the most international colleges in the country at #28.
-- U.S. News & World Report, 2012 Best Colleges

#47 in the nation in academic reputation with high school guidance counselors. Knox ranks as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the nation. #21 in the nation in the percentage of international students.
-- U.S. News & World Report, 2011 Best Colleges

"Knox is the #1 academic value among Illinois liberal arts colleges and has one of the highest academic reputations. Knox is among the top 20 liberal arts colleges in the nation in the percentage of international students and among the top 60 most diverse campuses in the country."
-- U.S. News & World Report, 2004

One of the"10 Colleges You Should Know About" -- Knox provides an atmosphere "ideal for academics," and a place where "professors are extremely accessible," and an environment that "is great to work in." 
-- Unigo, 2011

One of the "10 Hidden Gems" in American higher
education. A place where professors "are truly interested and passionate about what they are teaching."
--The Huffington Post, 2012

"Knox College has dedicated itself to teaching and training the next generation of leaders to be stewards of our planet."
-- Holter Graham, Planet Green, 2010
(Watch the Eco-Tour Video featurinng Knox)

The Sierra Club is recognizing Knox College as one of "America's 100 Greenest Schools."
-- Sierra Club, 2011

"There is no better college in the country for developing a young mind and character. This college is educating -- not training -- people who can think clearly and independently ... and who can live fully and courageously. Students are challenged to analyze, develop, and express ideas logically, clearly, and with style."
-- Loren Pope, Colleges That Change Lives, 2006

"Knox is a place of great intellectual ferment .. .a grade-A school by any measure."
-- Loren Pope, Looking Beyond the Ivy League, 2007

"Students come to Knox from around the globe to experience the intense academics and the strong community spirit that the college has built. From collaborative efforts in the classroom to dinners at professors' houses, students get to know the people around them in ways that might not be possible at other schools. Knox gives students the confidence and comfort they need to enjoy their college experience to the fullest."
-- The Insider's Guide to the Colleges, 2012

"Students at Knox fully embrace their college's values of equality, and their course loads reflect Knox's ideals of interacting with other cultures and learning outside the classroom. Knox students embrace the school's values associated with freedom of thought."
-- The Ultimate Guide to America's Best Colleges, 2012

Knox ranks #9 in the nation for alumni serving in the Peace Corps.
-- Washington Monthly College Rankings, 2011

Knox ranks #37 in the nation among liberal arts colleges.
-- Washington Monthly College Rankings, 2010

Knox ranks #18 for the percentage of federal work-study funds spent on service, #53 for the percentage of Knox alumni in the Peace Corps, and #61 for the amount of money Knox provides to students in research grants.
-- Washington Monthly College Rankings, 2005

One of the "100 Best Campuses" in the nation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students.
-- The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students

"Knox alumni are 'Satisfied Customers.' Over 81% of young alumni contribute to their alma mater since graduating. Knox students are able to celebrate their individuality in a supportive yet academically challenging environment."
-- The Unofficial, Biased Guide to the 331 Most Interesting Colleges, 2005

A "Curious George" School where a large number of students pursue a double major.
-- The Unofficial, Biased Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges, 2004

"Knox takes its motto, "Freedom to Flourish," seriously. Students relish the academic choices available. The student body is welcoming, free-spirited, and diverse. Knox is one friendly place."
-- Treasure Schools: America's College Gems, 2006

"A College for Writers."
-- Creative Colleges: A Guide for Student Actors, Artists, Dancers, Musicians and Writers, by Elaina Loveland

"The 1,200 undergraduates [at Knox] appreciate the school's high academic standards. Many future teachers study here, and the school motto, "Freedom to Flourish," is taken seriously."
-- Harvard Schmarvard: Getting Beyond the Ivy League to the College That Is Best for You, by Jay Mathews