Kennesaw State University
One of the top 50 largest public schools in the United States, the third-largest university in the state, Kennesaw State University is a 4-year institution with two campuses in the Atlanta metro area. KSU is home to 13 colleges granting degrees in over 150 fields of study. In addition to classroom facilities, the KSU campuses are home to a number of community awareness-related facilities including the Cultural Awareness, Women’s, and LGBTQ Resource Centers, as well as two museums, a rare book gallery, two research centers, and a laboratory. For recreational opportunities, KSU features a climbing gym, sports & entertainment park, and numerous intramural sports leagues.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | June 30 | August 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | April 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
32%
Submitting ACT
65%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1144
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
43,190
Total Number of Undergrads
38,927
Classroom Sizes
0
100
18%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,786 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,040 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,027 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
47%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,854
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,608
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,605
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,153
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,285
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
275
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
15%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Owls
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Independent Southeast Region
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Chattanooga
New York
Dallas
Washington
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
61%
What Students Are Saying
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