Kennesaw State University
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$4,450
Avg in-state tuition
$15,704
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Kennesaw, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 37,390, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 89 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,450, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,704.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
83% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1200
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
94%
Online student enrollment
22:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Black
24%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
5%
Unknown
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
50%
Socio-economic diversity
34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
62
Total Online Enrollment
38,860
Percent of Programs Online
67% On-campus
33% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 35% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 13% online
Graduate Certificate 60% online
Master's 53% online
Doctorate 36% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,450 | $15,704 |
Graduate | $5,328 | $19,188 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,500 |
On-campus room and board | $12,947 |
On-campus other expenses | $6,370 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,947 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,370 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $6,370 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,267 | $36,521 |
Off-campus without family | $25,267 | $36,521 |
Off-campus with family | $12,320 | $23,574 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
44%
State Grant Aid
77%
Institution Grant Aid
7%
Pell Grant
34%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Restaurant/Food Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication and Media Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administration of Special Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Quality Control Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Surveying Technology/Surveying
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
22Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
23Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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