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Kennesaw State University
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  • 4 Year
  • KENNESAW, GA

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3.5.2024

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Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade A+
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade unavailable

About

1000 CHASTAIN RD
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference
From Kennesaw State University

At KSU, we put our students - all 43,268 of them - first in everything we do, starting from day one. When you enroll at Kennesaw State, you learn from our world-class faculty and gain academic support from in-the-know advisors. You'll find your community by becoming involved in one or more of our 300+ student organizations, living in one of our on-campus residence halls, and refueling at one of our award-winning campus dining options. And you'll find your spirit cheering for one of our 18 NCAA Division 1 sports teams.

You can't beat the location either. KSU boasts two beautiful suburban campuses that afford metro Atlanta opportunities with countless career paths made possible through expanding partnerships with businesses.

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Kennesaw State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
June 30
Acceptance Rate
82%
SAT Range
1050-1250
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$18,245 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,680 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 294 responses
48%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 367 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 365 responses

Majors

KSU senior bridges safety gap for law enforcement with tech startup

academic spotlight

Senior engineering major Jordan St. Louis is leading a team of Kennesaw State students in developing a 360-degree camera system for police cars, enabling officers to see approaching threats. With support from KSU's Shore Entrepreneurship Center, they have found their first client for the potentially life-saving technology. Click 'Learn More' to watch the WSB "Startup Success" special.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
20
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
6
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
14
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    44%
  • On Campus
    39%
  • Online
    16%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
28,823 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
10,182
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 248 responses
  • Different, all ages/types of students
    45%
  • Friendly
    25%
  • Unique
    12%
  • Diverse
    5%
  • Suburban neighborhood kids
    4%
  • Disconnected
    3%
  • Nerd
    2%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 392 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 458 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 269 responses
  • Growing
    32%
  • Diverse
    24%
  • Everything You Need
    12%
  • Great
    8%
  • Outstanding
    6%
  • Growing into World Class
    4%
  • Over crowded
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
49%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 199 responses

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