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Kennesaw State University

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Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

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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.

Established
1963
Motto
"Wisdom, Justice, Moderation"
Mascot
Scrappy the Owl
Type
Public research university
Conference
Conference USA
Division
Division II
69%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
39,503Students
23:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$57,552Earnings 10yr
$16,972Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kennesaw State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1120

Reading & WritingMid: 580
520620
MathMid: 570
500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,786
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,040
Room & Board$13,027
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$24,618
Average Net Price$16,972
Median Debt at Graduation$23,833
Monthly Payment (10yr)$253

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,754
$30–48K$14,822
$48–75K$17,890
$75–110K$20,179
$110K+$20,512

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,972

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

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

Programs (168)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
39,503
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Black 27%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 6%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.1%
Freshman Retention78.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,863
8 Years$52,536
10 Years$57,552

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,900
Men
$56,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#293
Washington Monthly
#226

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Owls

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from GA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
23 mi(40 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
192 mi(333 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
228 mi(395 min)

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