Kennesaw State University

Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA  30144
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
Asian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management
Restaurant/food Services Management
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Related
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer And Information Systems Security
Computer Programming (specific Applications)
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology
Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Production Technologies Related
Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology
Surveying Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages Related
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Digital Arts
Dramatic/theater Arts
Game And Interactive Media Design
Music
Music Performance
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,427

Applied

7,779

Accepted

32,274

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,970

Females Applied

3,932

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

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	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

Tuition

5,426

In-state

19,152

Out-of-state

Fees

2,006

Full-time student fees

11,467

Room & board

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

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

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

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

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

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

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus advisory Web page; early notification system; sirens; rapid email, text, and phone messages to all staff and students

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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