Knox College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Knox College?

Knox charges the same published undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, reported full-time tuition was $57,075, with $828 in required fees. The combined published tuition-and-fee amount was therefore $57,903 before living and other expenses.

Reported room and board charges of $11,325 and estimated books and supplies of $1,200 bring those listed items to approximately $70,428. That is not a complete personal cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and any course-specific costs can add to it. Published prices also change by year, so applicants should use Knox's current bill and financial aid offer for the term in which they would enroll.

Published price and net price are different. In the reported aid data, average net price was $17,363 for students in the $0-$48,000 family-income band and $23,844 for those in the $48,001-$75,000 band. These are averages for defined aid-reporting groups, not quotes for every household. The aid data also show that all students in the measured group received some form of financial aid, while 67% used student loans. A grant reduces the amount to pay; a loan generally must be repaid.

Eligible students may combine institutional scholarships or grants with federal aid and, where applicable, Illinois state assistance. Filing the FAFSA is central to consideration for federal need-based aid, federal loans, and Federal Work-Study; applicants should also check Knox's current instructions for institutional aid and priority dates. Veterans and eligible dependents should have the college confirm how any military education benefit interacts with institutional aid before relying on a projected net cost.

What are the work-study opportunities at Knox College?

Student employment can help cover part of a Knox student's expenses, but it should not be treated as a substitute for a complete financing plan. Federal Work-Study is need-based employment awarded through the financial aid process; an ordinary campus job does not require a Work-Study award unless a posting specifically says otherwise.

Students interested in either type of work should ask the financial aid or student employment office how positions are posted, whether an aid award is required, and when hiring begins. Work-Study earnings normally come through wages for hours worked rather than appearing as an automatic reduction on a tuition bill. An internship is different again: it is primarily a learning or career experience, and its pay, credit, and eligibility rules depend on the position.

Knox's career resources include job-search assistance, employer recruitment, résumé support, interview preparation, and access to alumni for networking. Students seeking career-related work can use those services to explore positions, while checking separately whether a job fits their class schedule and financial aid terms. An internship is not required of every Knox student.