Kennesaw State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #985 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #291 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #260 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #312 of 3,003 | For Accounting |
| Top50% | For 115 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 42,760
- Graduates
- 5,004
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.kennesaw.edu
Kennesaw State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Kennesaw State University has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 69% | 70% |
| Applicants | 34,680 | 15,108 | 19,572 |
| Admissions | 23,995 | 10,366 | 13,629 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 8,635 | 4,244 | 4,391 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 482 | 267 | 215 |
25,369 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10,435 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,498 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kennesaw State University are 1000-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,465 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kennesaw State University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 18938 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13304 (28%) |
| Hispanic | 7526 (16%) |
| Asian | 2836 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 2290 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1499 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1261 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 37 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,223
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,560 | $5,454 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,560 | $5,454 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,488 | $20,142 |
| Fee in-district | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Fee in-state | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,248 | $1,248 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,912 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,287 |
| Room charge | $8,740 |
| Meal charge | $4,547 |
Kennesaw State University majors
Kennesaw State University has granted 6,253 bachelor's degrees across 80 programs, 1,854 master's across 41 programs, and 82 doctorate degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kennesaw State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 329 | 225 | |
| Psychology, General | 503 | ||
| Computer Science | 261 | 215 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 311 | ||
| Information Technology | 125 | 178 | |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 107 | 185 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 272 | 18 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 260 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 192 | 63 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 212 | 21 | |
| Accounting | 187 | 30 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 174 | 9 | |
| Finance, General | 182 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 168 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 94 | 72 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 154 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 88 | 61 | |
| Construction Engineering | 142 | 5 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 4 | 132 | 10 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 144 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 121 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | 91 | 18 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 113 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 113 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 99 | 13 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 99 | ||
| Digital Arts | 81 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 51 | 30 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 74 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 74 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 70 | ||
| Sociology, General | 70 | ||
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 66 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 65 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 65 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 43 | 16 | |
| Human Services, General | 56 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 52 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 40 | 11 | |
| Chemistry, General | 37 | 12 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 48 | ||
| Journalism | 47 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 45 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 45 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 44 | ||
| Computer Game Programming | 44 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 43 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 37 | 6 | |
| Social Work | 43 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 27 | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 41 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 41 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | 32 | |
| History Teacher Education | 40 | ||
| History, General | 40 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 36 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 33 | ||
| Environmental Science | 32 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 32 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 30 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 28 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 27 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 27 | ||
| Dance, General | 25 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 14 | 11 | |
| Anthropology, General | 24 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 24 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 24 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 23 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 22 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 21 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 21 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 20 | ||
| Biochemistry | 19 | ||
| Orthotist & Prosthetist | 19 | ||
| Public Administration | 19 | ||
| Geography | 18 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 18 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 15 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 14 | ||
| Data Science, General | 12 | 2 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 14 | ||
| Physics, General | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 12 | ||
| Music, General | 12 | ||
| African Studies | 11 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 8 | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 6,253 | 1,854 | 82 |
Kennesaw State University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 45% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kennesaw State University has published 13,169 scientific papers with 247,479 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Business, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 37 | 76 |
| 1994 | 46 | 98 |
| 1995 | 56 | 98 |
| 1996 | 51 | 133 |
| 1997 | 37 | 167 |
| 1998 | 62 | 265 |
| 1999 | 68 | 289 |
| 2000 | 83 | 353 |
| 2001 | 92 | 382 |
| 2002 | 104 | 538 |
| 2003 | 109 | 757 |
| 2004 | 141 | 821 |
| 2005 | 174 | 1101 |
| 2006 | 175 | 1386 |
| 2007 | 195 | 1638 |
| 2008 | 228 | 2158 |
| 2009 | 309 | 2758 |
| 2010 | 363 | 3653 |
| 2011 | 384 | 4335 |
| 2012 | 368 | 5456 |
| 2013 | 384 | 6306 |
| 2014 | 422 | 7252 |
| 2015 | 499 | 8174 |
| 2016 | 643 | 8881 |
| 2017 | 647 | 9981 |
| 2018 | 789 | 12185 |
| 2019 | 803 | 14980 |
| 2020 | 952 | 18841 |
| 2021 | 1013 | 24451 |
| 2022 | 1100 | 26058 |
| 2023 | 1081 | 30346 |
| 2024 | 951 | 29975 |
| 2025 | 727 | 26428 |
Kennesaw State University alumni
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Ryan Seacrest
- Occupations
- voice actoractortelevision actortelevision producerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Ryan John Seacrest is an American television host and producer. Seacrest is the host of Wheel of Fortune, having hosted since replacing long-time host Pat Sajak in September 2024. Seacrest co-hosted and served as executive producer of Live with Kelly and Ryan, and has hosted other media including American Idol, American Top 40, and On Air with Ryan Seacrest. He became co-host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in 2005, and he became the sole host following Clark's death in 2012.
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Ty Pennington
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorjoinerbusinesspersonmodel
- Biography
-
Tygert Burton "Ty" Pennington is an American television host, artist, carpenter, author, and former model and actor.
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Bronson Rechsteiner
- Occupations
- professional wrestlerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Bronson Rechsteiner is an American professional wrestler and former football player. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Bron Breakker, and is a member of The Vision stable.
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Nick Ayers
- Occupations
- political adviser
- Biography
-
James Nicholas Ayers is an American political strategist and consultant who served as Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence between July 2017 and January 2019. He had previously served as national chairman for Pence's vice-presidential campaign in 2016, as well as executive director of the Republican Governors Association from 2007 to 2010.
General info
| Alternative names | KSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 4,139 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Chastain Rd Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 4705786000 |