Knox College's published cost of attendance is $68,134. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,134, middle-income families pay around $23,844, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,983.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $68,134 |
| Tuition and Fees | $57,903 |
| Room and Board | $10,728 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$43,539 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,595 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,134 |
| $30–48k | $17,363 |
| $48–75k | $23,844 |
| $75–110k | $25,402 |
| $110k+ | $31,983 |
Knox College's published cost of attendance is $68,134. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,134, middle-income families pay around $23,844, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,983. Azimuth ranks Knox College #1059 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Knox College's aid structure is need-based, with aid packages constructed from federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The college participates in federal work-study and meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students according to its published aid policies. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though families should review the specific aid-page details to understand how their household circumstances may affect the final package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,730; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,217, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Knox College earn median 4-year earnings of $49,217, placing Knox College in the 9.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,572 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Knox College in the 14.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Knox College #1318 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Knox College's concentration in social sciences and humanities fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 42 graduates, followed by Research Psychology with 33 graduates. Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $38,967 at 0.8x the benchmark for the field, while Biology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $53,231 at 0.9x benchmark. Political Science rounds out the top five with 20 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,341 at 0.9x benchmark . This program mix — anchored in Social Sciences — supports outcomes that exceed expectations for a liberal arts institution, reflecting strong alumni networks and employer recruitment in professional and analytical subfields.
