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Kennesaw State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,404
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, Kennesaw State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Kennesaw State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Kennesaw State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kennesaw State is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 74% at Kennesaw State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,436

Cost of attendance at Kennesaw State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,690

Cost of attendance at Kennesaw State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Kennesaw State University received on average $6,680 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,680
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,916 40% $4,862 $14,176,379
Other Federal Grant 3,262 44% $4,924 $16,063,540
State Grant/Scholarships 5,436 74% $4,473 $24,317,123
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 514 7% $5,253 $2,700,162
Total Grant & Scholarships 6,449 88% $6,680 $43,080,825

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kennesaw State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kennesaw State University students is 48.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.4%.

48.6%

  • asian 56.5% 122 students
  • African American 47.7% 427 students
  • white 48.0% 1,428 students
  • unknown 48.1% 38 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 4 students
  • hispanic 49.3% 217 students
  • International Students 65.9% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 48.1% 99 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big South Conference
  • Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Kennesaw State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kennesaw State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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