Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by May 5, first essay draft by May 19, lock final essay by Jun 16, submit by Jun 27.

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Kennesaw State University reported a 69.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Kennesaw State University is a public 4-year institution in Kennesaw, GA, with an SAT reference of 1110 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $15,048 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

23,138 applicants

SAT reference

1110

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$15,048

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Kennesaw State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)102011101220
ACT (composite, 1–36)192225

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

76.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$57,552

Student Body

41,254

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Kennesaw State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,235
$30,001 – $48,000$12,661
$48,001 – $75,000$15,185
$75,001 – $110,000$18,263
$110,000+$19,309

Top Majors at Kennesaw State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,112
Engineering784
Computer & Information Sciences631
Psychology503
Health Professions489
Communication & Journalism365
Education343
Visual & Performing Arts298
Biological & Biomedical Sciences291
Parks, Recreation & Fitness287

Financial Aid at Kennesaw State University

About Kennesaw State University

Official website: https://www.kennesaw.edu/

Admissions: https://www.kennesaw.edu/admissions.php

Frequently Asked Questions About Kennesaw State University

What is the acceptance rate at Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State University reported a 69% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 23,138. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Kennesaw State University?

The historical 69% acceptance rate suggests Kennesaw State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Kennesaw State University?

The imported historical records for Kennesaw State University include an SAT reference value of 1110 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Kennesaw State University?

The stored historical average net price at Kennesaw State University is $15,048 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 94%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $7,114 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Kennesaw State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Kennesaw State University is 50%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $57,552. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Kennesaw State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on June 30, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Kennesaw State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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