Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

C+

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About Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University is a large, public institution in Kennesaw, GA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 41,254 students. The acceptance rate is 69%. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $57,552.

69%

Acceptance

$15,048

Net price

41,254

Enrollment

52%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

69%

Acceptance rate

1,113

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading510–620

SAT Math490–600

ACT Composite19–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,048

Average net price

$5,808

In-state tuition

$17,736

Out-of-state tuition

$13,287

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$24,008

Total cost of attendance

38%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$23,833

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,235

$30–48K

$12,661

$48–75K

$15,185

$75–110K

$18,263

$110K+

$19,309

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business18.0%

Computer Science11.1%

Engineering10.6%

Health & Nursing9.0%

Psychology8.3%

Biology6.8%

Communications5.3%

Criminal Justice5.2%

Education4.8%

Visual & Performing Arts4.1%

After Graduation

$57,552

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,863

Median earnings (6 yrs)

52%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,687

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

41,254

Total enrollment

24%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

27%

First-generation

Gender balance

50% women

50% men

Race & ethnicity

White

39%

Black

28%

Hispanic

17%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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