First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: knox.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management | 24 |
| Creative Writing | 16 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 15 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
Show the other 31 majors
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| History | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Music | 7 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| Data Science | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
44% of men in fraternities · 19% of women in sororities · 31% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2020–21)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Galesburg, IL
48,716 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Quad Cities International (MLI)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
773 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
14°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
25.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
16 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$840 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Monmouth College14 mi
- Western Illinois University37 mi
- Augustana College40 mi
- Saint Ambrose University43 mi
- Bradley University43 mi
- Eureka College60 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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