Kennesaw State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1107 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #315 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #284 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #327 of 2,706 | For Accounting |
| Top50% | For 104 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 38,927
- Graduates
- 4,263
- 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 68% and is among the top 29% 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 | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Applicants | 21,106 | 9,559 | 11,547 |
| Admissions | 14,320 | 6,469 | 7,851 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 6,669 | 3,317 | 3,352 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 355 | 194 | 161 |
18,078 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8,754 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
4,556 or 65%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kennesaw State University are 1030-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,258 or 32%
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 |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 19655 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10805 (25%) |
| Hispanic | 5886 (14%) |
| Asian | 2368 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 2049 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1267 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1042 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 56 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 35 (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
- $7,854
- 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 | $12,947 |
| Room charge | $8,400 |
| Meal charge | $4,547 |
Kennesaw State University majors
Kennesaw State University has granted 5,756 bachelor's degrees across 83 programs, 1,350 master's across 37 programs, and 33 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kennesaw State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 272 | 241 | 3 |
| Psychology, General | 448 | ||
| Information Technology | 196 | 109 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 259 | 20 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 210 | 68 | |
| Accounting | 232 | 36 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 246 | 14 | |
| Computer Science | 200 | 53 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 240 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 216 | ||
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | 87 | 101 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 176 | ||
| Finance, General | 168 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 160 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 139 | 12 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 142 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 117 | 13 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 128 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 78 | 46 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 82 | 31 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 103 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 98 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 92 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 78 | 13 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 86 | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 74 | ||
| Sociology, General | 71 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 68 | 2 | |
| Systems Engineering | 45 | 23 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 55 | 9 | |
| Human Services, General | 59 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | 34 | 8 |
| Journalism | 54 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 54 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 38 | 15 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 53 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 52 | ||
| Architecture | 48 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 48 | ||
| History, General | 46 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 32 | 13 | |
| Computer Game Programming | 42 | ||
| Digital Arts | 42 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 42 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 40 | ||
| Social Work | 39 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 38 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 38 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 38 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 36 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 31 | 2 | |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 33 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 5 | 27 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 31 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 31 | ||
| Public Administration | 31 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 28 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 27 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 24 | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 26 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 19 | 6 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 24 | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 24 | ||
| Statistics, General | 24 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 23 | ||
| Biochemistry | 22 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 22 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 22 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 22 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 21 | ||
| Geography | 21 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 19 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| Environmental Science | 18 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 18 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 17 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 17 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 16 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 16 | ||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 15 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 14 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 7 | ||
| Construction Engineering | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| African Studies | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 3 | ||
| Nursing Science | 3 | ||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,756 | 1,350 | 33 |
Kennesaw State University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 42% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kennesaw State University has published 10,232 scientific papers with 148,014 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17 | 51 |
| 1992 | 27 | 50 |
| 1993 | 31 | 60 |
| 1994 | 33 | 72 |
| 1995 | 51 | 69 |
| 1996 | 43 | 106 |
| 1997 | 29 | 120 |
| 1998 | 59 | 192 |
| 1999 | 66 | 236 |
| 2000 | 79 | 257 |
| 2001 | 88 | 295 |
| 2002 | 101 | 435 |
| 2003 | 96 | 627 |
| 2004 | 124 | 653 |
| 2005 | 163 | 898 |
| 2006 | 174 | 1114 |
| 2007 | 160 | 1278 |
| 2008 | 200 | 1699 |
| 2009 | 291 | 2247 |
| 2010 | 302 | 2823 |
| 2011 | 301 | 3465 |
| 2012 | 319 | 4300 |
| 2013 | 367 | 5120 |
| 2014 | 386 | 5833 |
| 2015 | 432 | 6480 |
| 2016 | 568 | 6887 |
| 2017 | 550 | 7186 |
| 2018 | 708 | 8936 |
| 2019 | 709 | 11173 |
| 2020 | 844 | 13575 |
| 2021 | 880 | 17587 |
| 2022 | 946 | 19712 |
| 2023 | 905 | 21405 |
Kennesaw State University alumni
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Ty Pennington
- Occupations
- modelbusinesspersonjoinertelevision actoractor
- 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, and as the former executive director of the Republican Governors Association from 2007 to 2010.
-
Mac Powell
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwriter
- 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
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- 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 | 3,877 |
| 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 |