Knox College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,333,
with a gender distribution of 43 percent male students
and 57 percent female students. At this school, 86 percent of the students live
in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and
14 percent of students live off campus. In sports, Knox College is part of the NCAA III.
Student body
Enrollment
Total undergraduate enrollment
1,333
Total graduate enrollment
0
Full-time degree-seeking students
1,309
Part-time degree-seeking students
9
Non-degree-seeking students
1.1%
Average age of full-time students
20
Average age of all undergraduates
20
Undergraduates who are first generation
28%
Region from which most U.S. students come
East North Central (62%)
International students
16.8%
Number of countries represented by international students
48
Countries most represented by international students
Vietnam15%
Pakistan13%
Nepal11%
India9%
China7%
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
Degree-seeking women56%
Degree-seeking men44%
Degree-seeking student diversity
White48%
International17%
Hispanic15%
Black8%
Asian5%
Two or more races5%
Unknown2%
American Indian0%
Pacific Islander0%
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Religious breakdown
No religious preference24%
Protestant14%
Other12%
Catholic11%
Jewish4%
Buddhist3%
Muslim2%
Hindu2%
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Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
0.2%
Clubs & organizations
Student Clubs & Organizations
Registered clubs and organizations
90
Student activities
Choral groups
Model UN
Dance
Jazz band
Video gaming
Drama/theater
Symphony orchestra
Radio station
Literary magazine
Student government
Campus ministries
Student newspaper
Comedic acting / Improv
Music ensembles
International student organization
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Honor societies
Alpha Psi Omega
Delta Phi Alpha
Eta Sigma Phi
Mortar Board
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Phi Beta Kappa
Pi Kappa Lambda
Pi Sigma Alpha
Psi Chi
Sigma Alpha Iota
Sigma Delta Pi
Sigma Pi Sigma
Sigma Xi
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Religious organizations
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Islamic Club
Jewish Student Association
Newman Club
Pagan Student Alliance
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Minority and international student organizations
Lo Nuestro
Chinese Club
AAINA - South Asia Cultures
Harambee Club
M.E.Ch.A.
Allied Blacks for Liberty & Equality (ABLE)
International Club
Korean Club
Japanese Club
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Other organizations
Common Ground
Union Board
Knox Democrats
Habitat for Humanity
Alpha Phi Omega
Allies for Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP)
Student Senate
Knox Conservatives
Amnesty International
Model United Nations Club
Knox Advocates for Recycling & Environmental Support (KARES)
Students Against Sexism in Society (SASS)
Blessings in a Backpack
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Greek Life
Fraternities with chapter houses
5
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Independent81%
In fraternity19%
Sororities with chapter houses
0
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Independent88%
In sorority12%
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
Not offered
Events
Popular Campus Events
International Fair
Lincoln Fest
Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival
Bronze Turkey Football Game
Flunk Day
Pumphandle
Publications
Student Publication(s)
The Knox Student
Catch literary magazine
Cellar Door literary magazine
Quiver magazine
The Common Room literary critique journal
Folio visual arts magazine
Housing
General Housing Information
Housing available to students
Yes
Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year
Yes
School provides assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available
No
Students required to live in school-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing
FreshmenYes
SophomoresYes
JuniorsYes
SeniorsYes
Students on campus during weekends (on average)
75%
Students living on- and off-campus
Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing86%
Students who live off-campus14%
Types of campus housing available
coed dorms52%
women's dorms5%
men's dorms8%
fraternity housing7%
apartment for single students20%
Residence Hall Information
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing buildings
25
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Residence hall breakdown
Double units67%
Apartments11%
Single units10%
Another form9%
Triple units/suites3%
Residence Information for Specific Groups
Special housing for international students available
Yes
Disabled-student housing available
Yes
Sports
Contact Information
Athletic director
Daniella Irle
Athletic director phone number
(309) 341-7280
Athletic director email
mailto:djirle@knox.edu
Athletic director/department website
http://prairiefire.knox.edu
NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA III
Collegiate athletic conference
Midwest Conference
Nonscholarship Sports
Sports
Men's
Women's
Baseball
Basketball
Cross country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and field (indoor)
Track and field (outdoor)
Volleyball
Club Sports (intercollegiate)
Sports
Men's
Women's
Equestrian
Fencing
Ultimate frisbee
Water polo
Intramural/recreational sports
Sports
Men's
Women's
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
