Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA  30144
United States

Contact Phone: 470-578-4636

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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/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Restaurant/food Services Management
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Technical And Scientific Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Game Programming
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Human-centered Technology Design
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Surveying Technology/surveying
Telecommunications Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/policy
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other
Game And Interactive Media Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

23,138

Applied

16,008

Accepted

40,591

Enrolled

Female Admissions

12,317

Females Applied

8,589

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,821

Males Applied

7,419

Males Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.47

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 30th	June 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 3rd	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		520	620
SAT Math		500	600
ACT Composite		19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,700

In-state

20,610

Out-of-state

5,700

In-district

Fees

1,248

Full-time student fees

13,287

Room & board

8,740

Room only

Financial Aid

12,960

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,618

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,019

Avg. Loan Aid

1,170

Avg. Grant Aid

8,326

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

47%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

40,591

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.65%
Black or African American	26.69%
White or Caucasian	42.58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	5.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	4.87%
Other	2.41%

Gender

Male (50.07%)

Female (49.93%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	14%

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

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
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	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	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	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		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

2,127

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,353

Part-time - 774

Male - 1,070

Female - 1,067