Kennesaw State University

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About Kennesaw State University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Kennesaw State University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Kennesaw, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 38,891, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 86 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,450, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,704.

Kennesaw, GA

$4,450

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tuition

$15,704

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

82%

Acceptance Rate Insight

82% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

49%

Graduation Rate Insight

49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1050-1250

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

43k

Students enrolled

59%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

48%

Unknown

2%

Black

25%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

40%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

56

Total Online Enrollment

25238

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

70% On-campus

30% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold30% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold16% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold53% online

Master'sCheck Bold46% online

DoctorateCheck Bold18% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

44%

State Grant Aid

74%

Institution Grant Aid

7%

Pell Grant

40%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,924
State Grant Aid$4,473
Institution Grant Aid$5,253
Pell Grant Aid$4,341

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
2AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
3AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
4BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
5BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
6COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
7COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
8EDUCATION.
9ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
10ENGINEERING.
11ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
12ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
13FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
14HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
15HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
16HISTORY
17HISTORY.
18HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
19MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
20MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
21NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
22PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
23PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
24PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
25PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
26PSYCHOLOGY.
27PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
28SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
29SOCIAL SCIENCES.
30VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.