Knox College: what international applicants need

What are Knox College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Knox College has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026, Early Action II on December 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on April 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Knox College's acceptance rate?

70.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Knox College admitted 3,468 of its 4,899 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Knox College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Knox College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (April 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Knox College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 580–760 in Math and 600–680 in Reading and Writing (27% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–32.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Knox College's application fee for international students?

Knox College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Knox College accept?

Knox College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Knox College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Knox College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Knox College require?

Knox College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Knox College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Knox College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Knox College have?

304 of Knox College's 1,136 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 26.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Knox College cost for international students?

Knox College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $57,903, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $10,728. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $71,263 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source