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Kennesaw State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Georgia

Kennesaw State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
69.2%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹16,65,978Out-of-state
Students
41,254Undergraduates
Students per teacher
23Student to faculty

About

Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia with two campuses in the Atlanta metropolitan area, one in the Kennesaw area and the other in Marietta on a combined 581 acres (235 ha) of land. The school was founded in 1963 by the Georgia Board of Regents using local bonds and a federal space-grant during a time of major Georgia economic expansion after World War II. KSU also holds classes at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Dalton State College, and in Paulding County (Dallas). The total enrollment exceeds 51,000 students making KSU the third-largest university by enrollment in Georgia.
KSU is part of the University System of Georgia and is classified among "Research 2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production". Kennesaw State's athletic teams are an NCAA Division I member of the Conference USA.

Admissions planning estimate

69.2% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 54.2%–84.2%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 69.2% (16,008/23,138; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

69 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 34,699
Offered a place 23,995
Enrolled 9,117

38% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1000-1220
4001600
ACT composite19-26
136

What a year costs

₹30,54,950 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,65,978
  • Housing₹12,48,074
  • Books & supplies₹1,40,898
Sticker price ₹30,54,950
After aid (average) ₹14,13,489

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹5,45,557
Out-of-state ₹16,65,978

Average aid awarded: ₹14,37,535 a year.

Outcomes and support

76.7%
Retention
52.2%
Graduation
66%
Get financial aid
2%
From out of state

One teacher for every 23 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 39.2%
African American 28.2%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 6%
Multiracial 5.1%
Unknown 2.5%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Regular decision 2 Apr 2027 In 141 days

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Engineeringbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Educational/Instructional Media Designbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Otherbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Systems Engineeringbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate69.19%
Total Applicants34699
Admitted Applicants23995
Enrolled Applicants9117
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Regular Decision Date2027-04-02

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1000
SAT Composite 75th %1220
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹5,45,557
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,65,978
Average Housing Cost₹12,48,074
Books & Supplies₹1,40,898
Average Net Price₹14,13,489
Students Receiving Aid66%
Average Aid Awarded₹14,37,535
Out-of-State Students2%

Student Body Diversity

African American28.18%
Asian6.03%
Hispanic16.96%
White39.2%
Multiracial5.1%
Native American0.16%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International1.77%
Unknown Race2.51%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate52.2%
Retention Rate76.72%
Student/Faculty Ratio23:1
Total Undergraduates41254

Contact

Street Address1000 Chastain Rd NW
ZIP Code30144
Phone(770) 423-6300
Websitehttps://www.kennesaw.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/