Knox College Acceptance Rate
Galesburg, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,136
- Admitted
- 2,942
- Yield
- 8.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Knox College's acceptance rate has risen from 68.2% in 2014–15 to 71.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,221 to 4,136 (+28%) over that period.
Its 71.1% rate makes Knox College more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.3% for women vs 66.4% for men, a 10.9-point gap). Knox College has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 8.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,221 | 2,198 | 68.2% | 366 |
| 2015–16 | 3,445 | 2,198 | 63.8% | 387 |
| 2016–17 | 3,515 | 2,292 | 65.2% | 346 |
| 2017–18 | 3,231 | 2,314 | 71.6% | 355 |
| 2018–19 | 2,738 | 2,032 | 74.2% | 345 |
| 2019–20 | 3,397 | 2,321 | 68.3% | 318 |
| 2020–21 | 3,104 | 2,199 | 70.8% | 274 |
| 2021–22 | 3,061 | 2,150 | 70.2% | 270 |
| 2022–23 | 2,987 | 2,190 | 73.3% | 247 |
| 2023–24 | 4,136 | 2,942 | 71.1% | 249 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,779 | 1,376 | 77.3% |
| Men | 2,351 | 1,560 | 66.4% |
| Another gender | 6 | 6 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–680 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 590–705 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–30 | 10% |
How Knox College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Knox College's acceptance rate?
Knox College's acceptance rate is 71.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,942 admitted of 4,136 applicants).
Is Knox College test optional?
Knox College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Knox College?
Knox College received 4,136 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,942.
What SAT score do you need for Knox College?
Admitted students at Knox College typically scored 530–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–705 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Knox College getting harder to get into?
Knox College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.2% in 2014–15 to 71.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.knox.edu/.