Colleges near Knox County, Illinois
Knox County is a county in Illinois. According to Census data, the population is 33,767 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Knox County, Illinois. In addition, there are 2 colleges located within 30 miles from Knox County.
By school type, there are one public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Knox County, Illinois is $26,479 for Illinois residents and $33,402 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 70.79% and the average SAT score is 1,320. A total of 2,739 students enrolled in schools in Knox County, Illinois, of which 480 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Knox County, Illinois
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Knox County and 1 schools near Knox County, Illinois ordered by distance from Knox County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Knox County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox College Galesburg, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 0.55 miles | $57,903 | 1,136 | 68% | 11 to 1 | 70.8% | 1,320 |
| Carl Sandburg College Galesburg, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.70 miles | $8,900 | 1,603 | 50% | 15 to 1 | - | - |
| Monmouth College Monmouth, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 13.86 miles | $44,922 | 713 | 65% | 9 to 1 | 90.9% | 1,110 |
| Average | - | $33,402 | 2,739 | 59% | 13 to 1 | 70.8% | 1,320 |