Step-by-Step Guide to Admission Requirements at Knox College

The below information is required while
completing the university application :

Knox’s undergraduate admission criteria are well documented. Key requirements and policies include:

Applicants may apply via the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or Knox’s own application. 

There is no application fee for first-year students. 

Required documents include:

 • Secondary School Report and official high school transcript(s) 

 • Teacher Evaluation / Recommendation (from a teacher in an academic subject) 

 • Mid-Year Report (an updated transcript with fall grades) 

Knox publishes that they “consider” but do not require ACT / SAT scores (i.e. test-optional policy). 

High school coursework guidelines: Knox encourages applicants to complete rigorous college preparatory courses, typically including:

 • 4 years of English 

 • 3–4 years of mathematics 

 • 3–4 years of science 

 • 3–4 years of social studies 

 • 2–4 years of a foreign language 

Knox strongly recommends an interview with an admissions counselor (though not required in all cases). 

For international applicants, additional requirements include:

 • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) — e.g. TOEFL iBT ≥ 80, IELTS ≥ 6.5, Duolingo ≥ 115. 

 • Submission of comparable standardized test scores (SAT, GCE, IGCSE etc.) may also be considered. 

 • Knox may waive the English test in certain scenarios (e.g., U.S. high school attendance, English interview, or certain curricula). 

Knox also expects strong academic performance: the average GPA of admitted students is around 3.62 (on a 4.0 scale) based on external data sources. 

Knox’s typical admitted SAT score range (for those who submit) is ~1220–1420, and ACT range ~21–32.