Founded in 1837, Knox College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Galesburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Peoria, Quad Cities. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Knox College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Knox College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 185 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Knox College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.