Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public 4-year institution in Kennesaw, GA. It enrolls about 45,069 students and admits roughly 69% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
| County | Cobb County |
| Enrollment | 45,069 |
| Acceptance rate | 69% |
| Applicants / admitted | 23,138 / 16,008 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,786 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,040 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 48% |
| Transfer-out rate | 28% |
| Full-time retention rate | 79% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $17,566 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 520–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–25 |
| Website | www.kennesaw.edu/ |
| Phone | 4705786000 |
Admissions
About 23,138 students applied and 16,008 were admitted. Of those admitted, 8,234 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $5,786 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $17,040. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,566 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,754 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,822 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,890 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,179 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,512 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 5,071 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 48% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Kennesaw State University is in Kennesaw, GA, Cobb County. Its coordinates are 34.0388, -84.5831.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kennesaw State University?
About 69% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 23,138 applicants.
How much does Kennesaw State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $5,786 for in-state students and $17,040 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Kennesaw State University?
About 45,069 students are enrolled.