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Fast Facts


Student Profile
Size: 1,382
Points of Origin: 47 states and territories; 48 countries
Credentials: 76% graduated in the top quarter of their high school class; 44% graduated in the top tenth. ACT Composite Mid-50% Range: 26-31; SAT Mid-50% Range: 1170-1360.
Diversity: 58% women; 42% men; 18% students of color (5% African American, 7% Asian American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Native American); 7% international.
Faculty Profile
Size: 133 (101 full-time, 32 part-time)
Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
Qualifications: 92% have Ph.D. or equivalent degree
Average Class Size: 18

 

Courses of Study
American Studies History
Anthropology and Sociology Integrated International Studies
Art International Relations
  Ceramics Japanese
  Painting Japanese Studies
  Photography Journalism
  Printmaking Latin
  Sculpture Latin American Studies
Art History Law (pre-law)
Asian Studies Mathematics
Biochemistry Medicine (pre-medicine)
Biology Modern Languages
Black Studies Modern Languages and Classics
Business and Management Music
Chemistry   Jazz Studies
Chinese   Music History
Computer Science   Music Performance
Creative Writing   Music Theory
Dance Neuroscience
Economics Philosophy
Educational Studies Physics
  Elementary Political Science
  Secondary   American Politics
  Social Studies   Comparative Politics
  Teacher Certification Psychology
Engineering Religious Studies
English Literature Self-Designed Major
Environmental Studies Social Service
Film Studies Spanish
Financial Mathematics Sports Studies
French Theatre
Gender and Women's Studies   Design and Technology
German   Directing
Greek   Dramatic Literature and History
Greek and Roman Culture   Performance

 

Cooperative Programs
Architecture, Business, Engineering, Environmental Management, Forestry, Law, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Optometry

Off-campus Programs
Twenty-three programs in 18 countries: Argentina, Botswana, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, Scotland, Spain and Tanzania

Eight Programs in the United States: Chicago, Washington, D.C., the Oak Ridge and Argonne National Laboratories and Knox's Green Oaks Field Station

Athletic Programs
Men's NCAA Division III Sports (Midwest Conference): Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Wrestling

Women's NCAA Division III Sports (Midwest Conference): Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Indoor Track & Field, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball

Club Sports: Fencing, Men's & Women's Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, Women's Rugby

Intramural Sports: Basketball, Dodgeball, Indoor Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Illinois State Board of Education
American Chemical Society

2009-2010 Costs

Tuition

$31,575

Room and Board

$7,164

Activity Fee

$336

Total

$39,075


Scholarships and Financial Aid
Both Barron's and Princeton Review rank Knox among liberal arts colleges in academic quality in relation to cost. We offer students a variety of scholarships that recognize their academic and creative talents as well as their commitment to their communities. Whether you qualify for financial aid, scholarships, loans, or special payment plans, our financial aid office will provide you and your family with helpful information and counseling about college costs, student billing, and strategies to pay your share.