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73.3%Acceptance
$55,587Tuition
997Students
68%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,820Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$55,587
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,587
Average Net Price
$24,875
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,407
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,895
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,194
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
76.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
72.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,705
$30,001 – $48,000 $24,006
$48,001 – $75,000 $20,692
$75,001 – $110,000 $30,078
$110,001+ $30,717

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Cost Overview

Most Knox families pay around $25,000 annually after aid, not the $55,587 sticker price. Low-income students get the steepest discount at $15,705 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) still pay $30,717. Over four years, total costs range from $63,000 to $123,000 depending on family income.

The 67% graduation rate means some students rack up debt without finishing. Graduates carry a typical $27,000 debt load, translating to $286 monthly payments for ten years. That payment represents about 6% of the median $54,820 salary Knox graduates earn a decade out. Three-quarters of borrowers stay current on payments.

Prairie Fire athletics and the college's writing reputation draw students to this small Illinois town. First-generation college students get the best financial deal here, with nearly 30% receiving Pell Grants alongside Knox's average $37,015 institutional grants.

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