Knox College (Illinois)
Former name | Knox Manual Labor College (1837–1857) |
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| Motto | Latin: Veritas |
Motto in English | Truth |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | February 15, 1837 |
| Endowment | $169 million (2024) |
| President | C. Andrew McGadney |
Academic staff | 120 |
| Students | 1,058 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Small city, 82 acres (33 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III Midwest Conference |
| Mascot | Prairie Fire (nickname), Blaze (mascot) |
| Website | knox.edu |
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Knox College is a private liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois. Founded in 1837 by anti-slavery advocates, the college holds deep ties to the Underground Railroad movement.
With over 1,100 students enrolled representing 43 states and 56 countries, Knox College offers 99 majors and minors. The college is affiliated with the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, a consortium of leading liberal arts colleges across the Midwest.