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Chances of getting into Knox College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
70%
Admission Difficulty for Knox College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Knox College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Knox College is 70%.  It ranks #21 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Knox College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,150 out of 3,061 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 30 percent on standardized admission tests. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Knox College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Knox College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 41% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Knox College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1150-1380
Applicants Submitting SAT 
41%
SAT Scores for Knox College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 590
SAT Math 25th 560
SAT Composite 25th 1150
SAT Scores for Knox College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 700
SAT Math 75th 680
SAT Composite 75th 1380
Average SAT Score 1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Knox College?

Knox College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Knox College score in the top 32 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1150-1380.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Knox College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1380 and Above Good >82%
1265 to 1380 Avg + 70%-82%
1150 to 1265 Avg - 55%-70%
1035 to 1150 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 1035 Low <39%
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Knox College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
20%
ACT Scores for Knox College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Knox College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 33
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Knox College?

Knox College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Knox College regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Knox College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >83%
27 to 31 Avg + 70%-83%
24 to 27 Avg - 57%-70%
21 to 24 Reach 44%-57%
Less than 21 Low <44%
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Knox College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Knox College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

High School Class Rank

58% of Knox College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Knox College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 25%
Top 25% of class 58%
Top 50% of class 92%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Knox College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,596 1,465 3,061
Accepted 1,172 978 2,150
Acceptance Rate 73% 67% 70%
Enrolled 148 122 270
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 12% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Knox College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Knox College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Knox College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Knox College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146427 IPEDS survey data for Knox College.

FAQs

Does Knox College prefer SAT or ACT?

41% of students submit their SAT scores to Knox College. 20% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Knox College?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to Knox College. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Knox College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1150 and 1380. 41% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Knox College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 31. 20% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.