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    Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw, GA · South

    Acceptance rate
    69.2%
    SAT mid-50
    1000-1220
    Cost after aid
    $15,048
    Graduation rate
    52%

    What Kennesaw State University says matters

    How Kennesaw State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    69%
    23,995 of 34,680
    Yield
    38%
    9,117 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1010-1210
    ACT mid-50
    19-26
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    69%10,366 of 15,108
    Women
    70%13,629 of 19,572

    Very important

    • Academic GPA
    • Standardized test scores

    Not considered

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Class rank
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Kennesaw State University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission160

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    Yes

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    15,108
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    19,572
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    10,366
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    13,629
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    4,244
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    267
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    4,391
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    215
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    34,680
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    23,995
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    9,117

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    17
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    4
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    1
    History
    2
    Computer Science
    2
    Total academic units
    17
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    4
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    1
    History
    2
    Computer Science
    2

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Not Considered
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Very Important
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Not Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.38
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.16
    Submitting SAT Scores
    3,498
    Submitting ACT Scores
    1,465
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,010
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,110
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,210
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    510
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    570
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    620
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    490
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    540
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    600
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    19%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    22%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    17%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    20%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    25%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    17%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    21%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    25%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    4.72
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    30.67
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    48.63
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    14.81
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    1.14
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0.03
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    3.8
    SAT Math: 600-699
    24.19
    SAT Math: 500-599
    45.45
    SAT Math: 400-499
    24.04
    SAT Math: 300-399
    2.49
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0.03
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    2.54
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    26.19
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    50.34
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    19.61
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    1.29
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0.03
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    6.62
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    30.72
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    47.71
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    14.68
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0.27
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    14%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    41%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    77%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    23%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    4.9%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    80%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    6.9%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    22%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    7.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    6.4%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    22%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    31%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    32%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    8.3%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    36%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    9.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    6.6%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    20%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    25%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    24%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    8.8%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    8.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.48
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    99%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Application closing date (fall)
    11
    Priority Date
    1
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Yes, in part
    8
    No
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    No
    Transfer Admission36

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Men
    2,075
    Women
    2,619
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    4,694
    Total
    1,348
    Men
    1,668
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    3,016
    Unknown
    1,058
    Total
    1,114
    Men
    0
    Women
    2,172

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.00
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    Must have the equivilent of English 1101 and 1101 or higher completed with a grade of "C" or higher
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type D20 Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: https://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar/transfer/military-transfer-credit.php Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): There is no limit. The graduation residency requirement serves as the limit for the amount of credit by exam credit a student may receive If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar/transfer/military-transfer-credit.php X 12 credit hours Semester American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Number
    12
    Unit Type
    credit
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar/transfer/military-transfer-credit.php
    Academic Offerings and Policies21

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X
    Weekend college
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life36

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    2.0%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    2.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    4.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    35%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    65%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    4.0%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    3.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    4.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    14%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    86%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    12%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    22

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Marching band
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X

    Housing

    Apartments for single students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses33

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    5700
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    5700
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    21030
    Tuition: Non-resident
    21630
    Tuition: In-district
    5700
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    5700
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    21030
    Tuition: Non-resident
    21630

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1248
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    13795
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8795
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5000
    Required Fees:
    1248
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    13795
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8795
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5000

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    18

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1500
    Transportation:
    2040
    Other expenses:
    3970
    Books and supplies:
    1500
    Transportation
    3045
    Other expenses:
    3970
    Books and supplies:
    1500
    Food and housing total*
    16838
    Transportation:
    3045
    Other expenses:
    3970

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    190.00
    In-district:
    190.00
    In-state (out-of-district):
    701.00
    Out-of-state:
    721.00
    Financial Aid112

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    64
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    1,070
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    18
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    16,456
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    250
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    1,218
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    53
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    17,411
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    35
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    1,123
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    3
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    16,627

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    2024-2025 estimated
    2023-2024 Final
    X

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    347054215

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    362500
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    953738
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    759561
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    348370453
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    149958328
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    1640539
    Federal Work-Study
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    151598867
    Total Self-Help
    0
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    216362808

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    214357508
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    3735794
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    4304182
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    434456110
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    273521775
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    290921180
    Total Self-Help
    17399405
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    8404141

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    8,635
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    8,044
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    6,204
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    6,141
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    4,084
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    5,406
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    5,311
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    486
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    46%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    17357
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9684
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4365
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4319
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    31,278
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    31,278
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    26,398
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    20,632
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    20,208
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    13,907
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    18,208
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    14,058
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    47%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    15224
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9248
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    9386
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    5363
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    9,990
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    6,943
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    5,662
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    5,249
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    3,749
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    4,791
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,217
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    324
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    46%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    10474
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    8504
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    5792
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    5736

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    3,768

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,859
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,836
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    63
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    209
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    49.34
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    48.73
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    1.67
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    5.55
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    24559
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    21616
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    12308
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    24852

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    3
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Academics
    X
    Art
    X
    Leadership
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 5 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred50

    Diploma/Certificates

    Natural resources and conservation
    32
    Architecture
    74
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    25
    Communication/journalism
    1
    Computer and information sciences
    631
    Education
    1
    Engineering
    3
    Engineering technologies
    96
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    30
    English
    65
    Biological/life sciences
    291
    Mathematics and statistics
    21
    Interdisciplinary studies
    36
    Parks and recreation
    287
    Philosophy and religious studies
    6
    Physical sciences
    50
    Psychology
    503
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    26
    Public administration and social services
    56
    Social sciences
    18
    Visual and performing arts
    12
    Health professions and related programs
    489
    History
    40
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    6%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    253

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    0.5
    Architecture
    1.2
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.4
    Communication/journalism
    365
    Computer and information sciences
    10.1
    Education
    343
    Engineering
    769
    Engineering technologies
    180
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.5
    English
    1
    Biological/life sciences
    4.7
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.3
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    52
    Parks and recreation
    4.6
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.1
    Physical sciences
    0.8
    Psychology
    8
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    275
    Public administration and social services
    0.9
    Social sciences
    244
    Visual and performing arts
    298
    Health professions and related programs
    7.8
    History
    0.6
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence134

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    4,244
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    173
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    11,025
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    15,559
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    4,391
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    151
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    11,294
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    16,009
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    42,840
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    5,005
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    47,845
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    117
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,692
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    2,948
    White, non-Hispanic
    3,061
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    16
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    605
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    5
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    473
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    200
    TOTAL
    9,117
    Nonresidents
    729
    Hispanic/Latino
    7,001
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    11,633
    White, non-Hispanic
    16,175
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    64
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    2,489
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    33
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    2,106
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    1,038
    TOTAL
    41,268
    Nonresidents
    768
    Hispanic/Latino
    7,179
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    11,843
    White, non-Hispanic
    17,012
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    67
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    2,592
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    33
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    2,175
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    1,171
    TOTAL
    42,840

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    208
    Bachelor's degrees
    6,253
    Master's degrees
    1,854
    Post-Master's certificates
    179
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    82

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,503
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    739
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2,415
    Total
    4,657
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2
    Total
    1,124
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,502
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    738
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2,413
    Total
    4,653
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    333
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    167
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    628
    Total
    1,128
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    292
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    153
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    472
    Total
    917
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    124
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    57
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    203
    Total
    384
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    749
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    377
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,303
    Total
    2,429
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    49.9
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    51.1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    54
    Total
    52.2
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,663
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    925
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2,489
    Total
    5,077
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    4
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    4,116
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,659
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    924
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2,488
    Total
    5,071
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    311
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    160
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    600
    Total
    1,071
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    329
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    192
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    476
    Total
    997
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    134
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    62
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    173
    Total
    369
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    774
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    414
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,249
    Total
    2,437
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    46.7
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    44.8
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    50.2
    Total
    48.1
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2021 Cohort
    19
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,372
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    434
    C. Total number who are women
    668
    D. Total number who are men
    704
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    71
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    1,103
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    261
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    3
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    853
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    306
    C. Total number who are women
    475
    D. Total number who are men
    378
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    7
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    375
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    444
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    27
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    7
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    2,225
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    740
    C. Total number who are women
    1,143
    D. Total number who are men
    1,082
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    78
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    1,478
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    705
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    32
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    10
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    23
    based on ____ students
    38,342
    and ____ faculty
    1,656

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    536
    10-19
    536
    20-29
    737
    30-39
    1,138
    40-49
    721
    50-99
    598
    100+
    539
    Total
    154
    2-9
    375
    10-19
    375
    20-29
    387
    30-39
    589
    40-49
    86
    50-99
    51
    100+
    22
    Total
    20
    Source: Kennesaw State University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw State University is a large public university in Kennesaw, GA, in a city setting.

    What Kennesaw State University looks for

    Kennesaw State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Kennesaw State University?

      Kennesaw State University's middle 50% SAT range is 1000 to 1220. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Kennesaw State University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 19 to 26. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Kennesaw State University?

      Kennesaw State University admits roughly 69% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Kennesaw State University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,048 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Kennesaw State University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Kennesaw State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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