gradeB
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeB minus
Value
gradeB
Diversity
gradeA
Campus
gradeA
Athletics
gradeA
Party Scene
gradeA minus
Professors
gradeC+
Location
gradeA
Dorms
gradeB
Campus Food
gradeA+
Student Life
gradeA
Safety
gradeunavailable
About
About Kennesaw State...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
- Branch of
- University System of Georgia
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference
- Georgia
From Kennesaw State University
At KSU, we put our students - all 43,268 of them - first in everything we do, starting from day one. When you enroll at Kennesaw State, you learn from our world-class faculty and gain academic support from in-the-know advisors. You'll find your community by becoming involved in one or more of our 300+ student organizations, living in one of our on-campus residence halls, and refueling at one of our award-winning campus dining options. And you'll find your spirit cheering for one of our 18 NCAA Division 1 sports teams.
You can't beat the location either. KSU boasts two beautiful suburban campuses that afford metro Atlanta opportunities with countless career paths made possible through expanding partnerships with businesses.
Kennesaw State University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
June 30
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1030-1210
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into KSU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Kennesaw State University
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Cost
Net Price
$18,079/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,854/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%
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Academics
Professors
gradeC+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
69%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.303 responses
47%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.376 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.374 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
448 Graduates
275 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
259 Graduates
Biology
246 Graduates
Nursing
240 Graduates
Accounting
232 Graduates
Marketing
216 Graduates
Elementary Education
210 Graduates
Computer Science
200 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
197 Graduates
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KSU senior bridges safety gap for law enforcement with tech startup
Senior engineering major Jordan St. Louis is leading a team of Kennesaw State students in developing a 360-degree camera system for police cars, enabling officers to see approaching threats. With support from KSU's Shore Entrepreneurship Center, they have found their first client for the potentially life-saving technology. Click 'Learn More' to watch the WSB "Startup Success" special.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
5
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
4
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
44%
On Campus
39%
Online
16%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
28,823Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
10,182
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
257 responses
Different, all ages/types of students
45%
Friendly
25%
Unique
12%
Diverse
5%
Suburban neighborhood kids
4%
Disconnected
4%
Nerd
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.401 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.467 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
278 responses
Growing
31%
Diverse
24%
Everything You Need
12%
Great
8%
Outstanding
6%
Growing into World Class
4%
Over crowded
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.201 responses
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Kennesaw State University Reviews
Rating 3.77 out of 5 5,122 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
Kennesaw State University was definitely the right pick for me when choosing colleges. They have good academics and teachers who will teach you but also not give you more than what can be handled. The student life is great! KSU has amazing resources and they really make sure you have everything you need as a student, they have therapy, dietitians, personal trainer and anything you could possibly need to be healthy mentally and physically. The school also has amazing opportunities from several courses to fit your interests, clubs, and research opportunities. Amazing school overall.
- Sophom*ore
- 12 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Kennesaw State University is one to never be forgotten. Soon entering my Junior year, I have recieved lots of help and recommendations from professors. Majoring in Nursing and being unsure of how my future would look was one of my struggles, however, my pre-req professors have changed this mindset for me. I have grown love and passion for what I am doing.
One thing I would definitely like to see change in is public safety. We have been experiencing a couple of intruders these past 2 years. Student life should be valued! We should have a way of checking in before entering campus, or just an entry gate in general.
- Junior
- 6 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
As a current student at Kennesaw State University's Marietta campus, my overall experience has been a mixed bag of positive and negative aspects. Some positive aspects being the academics, professors, landscaping/architecture, and community make me feel comfortable, safe, and encouraged to learn and grow. There are also key areas that need attention. Improving the quality of campus food, enhancing student life, and upgrading housing facilities would significantly enhance the overall student experience. There have many nights I have went to sleep without food because everything closes early, or the food on the Marietta campus is subpar. Sometimes it doesn't feel fair I put the same amount of money into the school as people on the main campus (Kennesaw), and don't receive the same quality food.
- Sophom*ore
- 5 days ago