Tuition & Fees: $60,051
Housing & Food: $11,325
Total: $71,376
These costs are for undergraduate students attending full time during the academic year. Actual costs may vary depending on course load, housing arrangements, course fees, and individual circumstances.

Cost & Financial Aid
The Power of a Knox education launches students. That requires an investment from you and from Knox. Scholarships are offered with your letter of admission, and additional financial aid options combine to complete your financial aid offer.
An Affordable Top-Tier Education.
By creating a nationally recognized financial aid program Knox College is accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Of Students Receive Financial Assistance
In Academic Scholarships per Year
Knox Can Cost Less Than Or Equal To Public Schools or Universities
Costs
Expense |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
Commuter |
Tuition & Fees |
$60,051 |
$60,051 |
$60,051 |
Books, Materials, & Equipment |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
Living Expenses |
$11,325 |
$8,895 |
$2,250 |
Avg Transportation |
$750 |
$500 |
$600 |
Misc. Personal Expenses |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
Avg Loan Fees |
$78 |
$78 |
$78 |
Add'l Food Allowance |
$559 |
$0 |
$0 |
Avg. Housing Allowance |
$274 |
$0 |
$0 |
Total |
$74,963 |
$71,724 |
$65,179 |
Expense |
On-Campus |
Off-Campus |
Commuter |
|
Tuition & Standard Fees |
$57,903 |
$57,903 |
$57,903 |
|
Books, Materials, & Equipment |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
|
Living Expenses (incl. housing & food) |
$10,728 |
$8,895 |
$2,250 |
|
Avg Transportation |
$750 |
$600 |
$600 |
|
Misc. Personal Expenses |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
|
Avg Loan Fees |
$78 |
$78 |
$78 |
|
Add'l Food Allowance |
$152 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Add'l Average Housing |
$280 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Total |
$72,091 |
$69,676 |
$63,031 |
Direct costs are items charged to you by Knox: tuition, fees, on-campus housing and food (room & board).
Indirect costs are items not paid to Knox, but are estimated personal expenses based on the general costs in the Galesburg area: books, supplies, off-campus housing and food, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees.
Because of Knox’s three term calendar, bills are sent three times a year. Learn more details.
Options include paying in full each term (due in August, December, or March) or monthly. Learn more details.
How Much Will You Pay?
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The FAFSA
To be considered for need-based financial aid, U.S. citizens need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA). Available October 1, a quick form that might save you thousands of dollars.
What is the FAFSA?
Probably the most important financial paperwork of your college search.
Financial Aid Glossary
FAFSA, SAI, NPC, FSA ID, COA...Financial aid has its own language – one with many acronyms and industry-specific terms. This financial aid glossary will take some of the mystery out of these terms.
How to Fill Out the FAFSA
Once they gather the necessary paperwork, many families complete the FAFSA in under 30 minutes.
FAFSA FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid Dates & Deadlines
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Contact Student Financial Services
Reach out to us with questions or concerns at 309-341-7149, 800-678-KNOX (Toll Free), 309-341-7453 (Fax), or financialservices@​knox.edu.
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