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Kennesaw State University

Acceptance Rate 69.19 %
SAT Average 1,110
Tuition & Fees $17,736
($5,808)
Student Population 47,764
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,041

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 2025 tuition & fees is $5,808 for Georgia residents and $17,736 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,702 for Georgia residents and $21,390 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 47,764 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 69.19% and the graduation rate is 52% last year.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, KSU's tuition & fees is $5,808 for Georgia residents and $17,736 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $6,702 for in-state students and $21,390 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$5,808$17,736
Graduate$6,702$21,390
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at KSU. The acceptance rate of KSU is 69.19% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.00%. The average graduation rate is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 27%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,041 and 75% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 47,764 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Kennesaw State University is 69.19 %.
Acceptance Rate
69.19%
Graduation Rate for Kennesaw State University is 52 %
Graduation Rate
52%
Transfer-out Rate for Kennesaw State University is 27 %
Transfer-out Rate
27%
Retention Rate for Kennesaw State University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Kennesaw State University is 47,764
Student Population
47,764
Student to Faculty Ratio for Kennesaw State University is 23 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,041 at Kennesaw State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,041

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 170 major programs through online and on-site education where 68 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's8019
Master's4124
Doctorate (Research)94
Less Than 1 Year Certificate207
1-2 Years Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate1814
Post-Master's Certificate10

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✔