Safety Score
9.99 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Galesburg, IL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Knox College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,001-student campus.
- 9.99
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,891
- Rank of 3,050
- #113
- IL rank
- 1,001
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Knox College reports 9.99 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,891 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 9.99
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,891
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 8
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Knox College decreased from 14 to 8 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesKnox College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Galesburg, IL, enrolling approximately 1,001 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 31 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IL, it ranks #113 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,001 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Knox College is "Burglary" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IL averaging 1.20 incidents per 1,000 students, Knox College reports 734% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2891
See peer comparison
State Rank (IL)
#113
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Knox College percentile rank 5.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2891 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Knox College reports 734% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $57,903
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $57,903
- Avg Net Price
- $24,595
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 71%
- SAT Average
- 1326
- SAT Math Range
- 580–760
- ACT Average
- 28
- ACT Range
- 21–32
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 68%
- Retention Rate
- 83%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $37,757
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,820
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyKnox College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 11% (9 → 8 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| Fondling | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 28 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 42 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 51 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Knox College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
IL
Knox College
9.99 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Mountain Gateway Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Northwest University
2.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge, VA · 1,002 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · 999 enrolled
Safety Score 2.00
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Bradford, PA · 1,003 enrolled
Safety Score 3.99
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · 1,004 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc
Exton, PA · 1,004 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Knox College nationally (rank #2891), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knox College safe?
Knox College has a safety score of 9.99 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,891 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Knox College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Knox College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IL.
Does Knox College have fire safety data?
Yes. Knox College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Knox College's Safety Profile
Knox College in Galesburg, IL enrolls 1,001 students and has a safety score of 9.99 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2891 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 14 in 2022 to 8 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Knox College's 9.99 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Knox College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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