Kennesaw State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1080 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #307 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #276 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #321 of 2,975 | For Accounting |
| Top50% | For 113 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 40,509
- Graduates
- 4,560
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 | 23,138 | 10,821 | 12,317 |
| Admissions | 16,008 | 7,419 | 8,589 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 7,731 | 3,860 | 3,871 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 503 | 299 | 204 |
21,710 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
9,346 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,291 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kennesaw State University are 1020-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,752 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kennesaw State University are 19-25 (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 | 19163 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11910 (26%) |
| Hispanic | 6589 (15%) |
| Asian | 2597 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 2065 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1531 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1111 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 44 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 (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
- $7,114
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,450 | $5,328 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,450 | $5,328 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,704 | $19,188 |
| Fee in-district | $1,336 | $1,336 |
| Fee in-state | $1,336 | $1,336 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,336 | $1,336 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,912 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,027 |
| Room charge | $8,480 |
| Meal charge | $4,547 |
Kennesaw State University majors
Kennesaw State University has granted 5,826 bachelor's degrees across 82 programs, 1,564 master's across 40 programs, and 52 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 | 269 | 243 | |
| Psychology, General | 463 | ||
| Computer Science | 224 | 189 | |
| Information Technology | 146 | 135 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 240 | 23 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 261 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 240 | 19 | |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 101 | 139 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 237 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 141 | 72 | 1 |
| Accounting | 176 | 34 | |
| Finance, General | 189 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 173 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 135 | 12 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 76 | 64 | |
| Construction Engineering | 125 | 15 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 83 | 41 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 115 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 115 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 94 | 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 104 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 102 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 99 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 93 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 90 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 83 | 2 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 70 | 8 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 76 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 51 | 23 | |
| Sociology, General | 71 | ||
| Digital Arts | 69 | ||
| Human Services, General | 66 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 48 | 16 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 63 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 60 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 59 | ||
| Social Work | 58 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 49 | 7 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | 31 | 12 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 52 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 51 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 49 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 47 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 47 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 45 | ||
| Journalism | 44 | ||
| Computer Game Programming | 42 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 42 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 41 | ||
| History, General | 39 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 38 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 34 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 33 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 31 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 31 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 31 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 30 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 30 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 28 | ||
| Biochemistry | 26 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 26 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 25 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 24 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Public Administration | 24 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 4 | 19 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 23 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 23 | ||
| Orthotist & Prosthetist | 23 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 22 | ||
| Environmental Science | 21 | ||
| Geography | 21 | ||
| Dance, General | 20 | ||
| Data Science, General | 16 | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 15 | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 5 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 18 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 15 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 13 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 13 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 8 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 8 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 8 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| African Studies | 2 | ||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,826 | 1,564 | 52 |
Kennesaw State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 44% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kennesaw State University has published 12,487 scientific papers with 226,642 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 29 | 77 |
| 1993 | 37 | 76 |
| 1994 | 46 | 96 |
| 1995 | 54 | 99 |
| 1996 | 51 | 133 |
| 1997 | 37 | 167 |
| 1998 | 61 | 264 |
| 1999 | 68 | 287 |
| 2000 | 82 | 350 |
| 2001 | 91 | 381 |
| 2002 | 103 | 535 |
| 2003 | 109 | 757 |
| 2004 | 140 | 818 |
| 2005 | 173 | 1100 |
| 2006 | 175 | 1386 |
| 2007 | 195 | 1638 |
| 2008 | 228 | 2158 |
| 2009 | 311 | 2760 |
| 2010 | 359 | 3654 |
| 2011 | 384 | 4333 |
| 2012 | 367 | 5458 |
| 2013 | 385 | 6318 |
| 2014 | 421 | 7251 |
| 2015 | 497 | 8177 |
| 2016 | 640 | 8883 |
| 2017 | 643 | 9978 |
| 2018 | 788 | 12187 |
| 2019 | 798 | 14983 |
| 2020 | 947 | 18842 |
| 2021 | 1009 | 24429 |
| 2022 | 1092 | 26031 |
| 2023 | 1059 | 30266 |
| 2024 | 907 | 29562 |
Kennesaw State University alumni
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Ty Pennington
- Occupations
- television presenteractortelevision actorjoinerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Tygert Burton "Ty" Pennington is an American television host, artist, carpenter, author, and former model and actor.
-
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.
-
Mac Powell
- Occupations
- singer-songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Mac Powell, originally from Clanton, Alabama, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee, with both of them being the only continuous members of the band prior to their disbandment in 2018. Powell also delves into country music, having released several independent country albums. As of 2021, he continues his career in Christian music as a solo artist.
-
Jasmine Burke
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorfilm directoractor
- Biography
-
Jasmine Burke is an American actress. She is known for her role as Dr. Christie Johnson in the Bounce TV prime time soap opera, Saints & Sinners.
General info
| Alternative names | KSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,988 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Chastain Rd Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 4705786000 |