Knox College is a nationally ranked, private, residential liberal arts college of 1,200 undergraduate students located in Galesburg, Illinois. Founded in 1837 by social reformers strongly opposed to slavery, Knox was among one of the first colleges in the United States open to all, regardless of race, gender, and financial means. With a campus population of remarkable diversity that includes students from 45 states and 49 countries, significant representation of first generation college students, and substantial cultural and racial ethnic diversity, Knox is a vibrant and creative community. Knox College is a founding member of the Midwest Conference and a Division III institution—the Knox Prairie Fire athletics program has 18 intercollegiate sports. Knox College seeks a dynamic, col