KSU Admission Requirements
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KSU Admission Overview
KSU admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year KSU admitted 69.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.33 GPA (B+) and SAT 1000-1220 / ACT 19-26. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
KSU requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
KSU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Kennesaw State University
Acceptance Rate
The KSU acceptance rate is 69.2%. Last year, 23,995 of 34,680 applicants were admitted. That is the 23rd lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into KSU and can you get accepted?
KSU is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Kennesaw State University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
KSU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.33Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.33
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at KSU typically have around a 3.33 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades.
The school ranks #23 in Georgia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
KSU Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Kennesaw State University requires official SAT or ACT scores for first-year and transfer-freshman applicants. Fall 2027 first-year admission requires a 3.0 RHSC GPA; Spring and Summer 2027 use 2.5. Minimums are SAT 500 EBRW / 490 Math or ACT 18 English or Reading / 18 Math. The CLT (39 Verbal / 16 Math) is accepted starting Fall 2027. Architecture requires SAT Math 570, ACT Math 23, or CLT Math 22.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.kennesaw.edu/admissions/undergraduate/admission-requirements/freshman.php
KSU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1000-1220Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
39%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 490
- Composite 1000
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 600
- Composite 1220
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at KSU typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1000–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. KSU ranks #15 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1000 to 1220
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
KSU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
19-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
16%25th Percentile Scores
- English 17
- Math 17
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 25
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at KSU typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. KSU places #16 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Kennesaw State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jun 1, 2027Days left to Apply
274Applicants have 274 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Kennesaw State University is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
KSU is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 69.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.33 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=486840.
GPA calculator: Kennesaw State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026