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Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

32,274
Students
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11,593
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
57
57%
Acceptance Rate Suburban setting
Suburban
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Overview

Kennesaw State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Kennesaw, GA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA  30144
United States
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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management Checkmark
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
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Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology Checkmark
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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History Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
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Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
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Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Geographic Information Science And Cartography Checkmark
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Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,427
Applied
7,779
Accepted
32,274
Enrolled
58%
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Female Admissions

6,970
Females Applied
3,932
Females Accepted
56%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

6,457
Males Applied
3,847
Males Accepted
60%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

40
Application Fee
3.38
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen May 3rd December 1st
Out of state Fall freshmen May 3rd January 1st
Other early decision plan November 1st December 8th
Transfer June 14th Not reported

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

5,426
In-state
19,152
Out-of-state
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Fees

2,006
Full-time student fees
11,467
Room & board
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Tuition deferred payment Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Senior Citizens
Employees

Financial Aid

11,593
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,087
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
5,085
Avg. Loan Aid
1,122
Avg. Grant Aid
7,094
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
98% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
43%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
6%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

32,274
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
13%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 10.14%
Black or African American 21.42%
White or Caucasian 54.95%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.16%
Asian 4.86%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or more races 4.65%
Other 1.97%

Gender

Male (52.4%)
Female (47.6%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Not Reported
Housing requirements None
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 16%

Student Activities

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Campus events:
KSU Live: Homecoming concert, Pumpkin Launch and Dance Marathon hosted by Miracle at KSU

Student Services

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Student Organizations

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Most popular organizations:
Kennesaw Activities Board, African American Student Alliance, International Student Association, KSU eSports Organization and IEEE Computer Society

Campus Security & Safety

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Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery Checkmark No No
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
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Bowling Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Equestrian Sports No No No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No No No
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Gymnastics Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Sand Volleyball Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark No No
Softball Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark No No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
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Track And Field No Division 1 Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
Water Polo Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery Checkmark No No
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Bowling Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey Checkmark No No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Gymnastics Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Sand Volleyball Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Softball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Swimming And Diving Checkmark No No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Track And Field No Division 1 Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Water Polo Checkmark No No

Faculty

1,941
Total Faculty
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,182
Part-time - 759
Male - 936
Female - 1,005
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