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Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University is a large, public institution located in Kennesaw, ga. Founded in 1963, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate degrees in 168 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

40,509 undergraduates

$5,786 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Kennesaw State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 69.2%

SAT score average 1120

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.48

Application fee $40

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Key deadlines

November

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kennesaw State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

23 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology

Other

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Education and Teaching

Business and Management

Computer Science and Information Technology

Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Psychology, General

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Biology, General

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer Science

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,786

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,027

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $5,614

Cost of attendance* $25,927

Average financial aid package $15,224

Estimated cost $10,703 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,040

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,027

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $5,614

Cost of attendance* $37,181

Average financial aid package $15,224

Estimated cost $21,957 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kennesaw State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 40,509, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

45,069

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

43%

African American %

26%

Hispanic American %

15%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Kennesaw State University, students love their International Student Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144

4705786000

www.kennesaw.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

International student association

Student nurses association

Kennesaw society of black engineers

Undergraduate research club

American medical women's association

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kennesaw State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State University is located in Kennesaw, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Kennesaw State University?

The acceptance rate for Kennesaw State University is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for Kennesaw State University?

The average high school GPA for Kennesaw State University students was 3.48.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kennesaw State University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kennesaw State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $103,708.

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