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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GAPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 69% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Kennesaw State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Kennesaw, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 41.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 69%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
41.3K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
69% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
69%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Engineering12% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,232
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,753
Earnings 5yr: $124,663
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,603
Earnings 5yr: $124,846
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,113
Earnings 5yr: $90,947
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,931
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,404
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,491
Earnings 5yr: $98,191
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,134
Earnings 5yr: $95,775
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,054
Earnings 5yr: $99,785
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,127
Earnings 5yr: $92,022
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,810
Earnings 5yr: $119,338
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,046
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,935
Earnings 5yr: $89,755
Debt: $30,500
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,481
Earnings 5yr: $106,400
Debt: $23,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,958
Earnings 5yr: $106,304
Debt: $27,803
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,910
Earnings 5yr: $100,339
Debt: $27,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,329
Earnings 5yr: $87,240
Debt: $32,919
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,729
Earnings 5yr: $89,552
Debt: $31,000
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,696
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,860
Earnings 5yr: $86,737
Debt: $27,736
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,048
In-State Tuition$5,808
Out-of-State Tuition$17,736
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
38%
Pell Grants
33%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,863
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,552
Completion Signals
52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$154/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
24%
Avg Family Income
$62,194
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