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Known for business — major research university
Kennesaw State University is a public institution in Kennesaw with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 39.5K undergraduates with a 23:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,552 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,972.
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News & Alerts
Kennesaw State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1120
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
64.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
281
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (168)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
- •79% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Owls
History & Fun Facts
- •History Establishment in 1963 until 1975 KSU was chartered by the Board of Regents on October 9, 1963, during one of the most dramatic periods of college expansion in Georgia's history.
- •The university was officially founded by the Georgia Board of Regents approved the establishment of a junior college tentatively to be named Cobb County Junior College.
- •In December 1964, Horace Sturgis was designated to serve as the future college's first president.
- •When the school opened in the fall of 1966, it was named Kennesaw Junior College and had an initial enrollment of 1,014 students.
- •Early years as Kennesaw College, 1976–1995 Thirteen years later, in 1976, the former Kennesaw Junior College became a four-year college and was redesignated Kennesaw College.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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