Kennesaw State University

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

47,764
Kennesaw State University overview
Kennesaw State University overview
  • Size Large
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Kennesaw State University, located in the northwest Atlanta metropolitan area, operates across two main campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia. Originally established in 1963 as a junior college, KSU has grown into Georgia's second-largest public university and comprises 13 academic colleges. The university maintains a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in business, engineering, education, and nursing. The 581-acre combined campus system features modern academic buildings, extensive student housing complexes, and research facilities, including the Engineering Technology Center and Science Laboratory Building. As a member of NCAA Division I athletics, KSU competes in the ASUN Conference with its Owls teams, and the university has gained recognition for its competitive cheerleading program.

Ratings

KSU is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    2 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    NA
  • Value
    2 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
Kennesaw State University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1000/1220
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
  • GPA 3.33

Acceptance Rate

69.2%
Kennesaw State University applications overview
  • Applications Due Jun 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 38%
  • Application Fee $40

Applicant Competition Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$5,808

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,736

Breakdown

In State Costs for Kennesaw State University
  • Tuition $5,808
  • Books and Supplies $1,500
  • Other Fees $1,248
  • Room and Board $13,287
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,883
  • Total One Year Cost $27,726

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

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Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=486840.

GPA calculator: Kennesaw State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026