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Kennesaw State University

Acceptance Rate 67.85 %
SAT Average 1,124
Tuition & Fees $17,040
($5,786)
Student Population 43,190
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,569

Academic Overview

Kennesaw State University Campus, Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw State University is a public, four-years institute located in Kennesaw, Georgia. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $5,786 for Georgia residents and $17,040 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,664 for Georgia residents and $20,524 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 43,190 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 67.85% and the graduation rate is 46% last year.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, KSU's tuition & fees is $5,786 for Georgia residents and $17,040 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $6,664 for in-state students and $20,524 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$5,786$17,040
Graduate$6,664$20,524
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at KSU. The acceptance rate of KSU is 67.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 49.05%. The average graduation rate is 46% and the transfer-out rate is 26%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,569 and 83% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 43,190 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Kennesaw State University is 67.85 %.
Acceptance Rate
67.85%
Graduation Rate for Kennesaw State University is 46 %
Graduation Rate
46%
Transfer-out Rate for Kennesaw State University is 26 %
Transfer-out Rate
26%
Retention Rate for Kennesaw State University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Kennesaw State University is 43,190
Student Population
43,190
Student to Faculty Ratio for Kennesaw State University is 22 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
22 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,569 at Kennesaw State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,569

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone470-578-6000
WEBwww.kennesaw.edu/
Admissionwww.kennesaw.edu/admissions.php
Online Applicationwww.kennesaw.edu/apply.php
Financial Aidfinancialaid.kennesaw.edu/
Net Price Calculatorfinancialaid.kennesaw.edu/npcalc/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionregistrar.kennesaw.edu/military-veterans.php
Athleticncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Servicesds.kennesaw.edu/index.php

Offered Degrees

KSU offers 183 major programs through online and on-site education where 17 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's854
Master's386
Doctorate (Research)111
Less Than 1 Year Certificate191
1-2 Years Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate213
Post-Master's Certificate82

Special Learning Opportunities

Kennesaw State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:5,912)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,547)

Veterans Benefits

Kennesaw State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges