ROTC at Knox College
Galesburg, IL · private nonprofit
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Knox College. The nearest host schools are Western Illinois University (Army, 37 mi), University of Iowa (Army and Air Force, 78 mi) and Illinois State University (Army, 78 mi).
Nearest ROTC programs to Knox College
We have no ROTC unit or cross-town agreement on record for Knox College. Some schools arrange cross-town enrollment on request, so ask a nearby unit. If you know of a program here, tell us.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,180–1,440 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–32 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $57,903 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $57,903 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Knox College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Knox College has 1,127 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Knox College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Knox College: FAQ
Does Knox College have ROTC?
No — we have no ROTC program or cross-town agreement on record for Knox College. The nearest host schools are Western Illinois University (Army, 37 mi), University of Iowa (Army and Air Force, 78 mi) and Illinois State University (Army, 78 mi).
Where is the nearest ROTC program to Knox College?
The nearest schools that host an ROTC unit are Western Illinois University (Army, 37 mi), University of Iowa (Army and Air Force, 78 mi) and Illinois State University (Army, 78 mi). Ask each unit whether it takes cross-town students from Knox College.
School links and location
These links belong to Knox College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
knox.edu
- Admissions
knox.edu
- Apply
knox.edu
- Financial aid
knox.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Galesburg, IL 61401
IPEDS UNITID: 146427
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