Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University Overview

Kennesaw State University is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Kennesaw, Georgia. KSU was founded in 1963 and the school currently enrolls around 41,181 students per year, which includes 37,390 undergrad students. KSU provides on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to KSU for Fall 2023 is June 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by August 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at KSU!

Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? KSU students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? KSU has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? KSU has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at KSU on the Student Life page.

2022 KSU Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	77%
In-State Tuition	$4,450
Out-of-State	$15,704
Percent of Need Met	54%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,576

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Is KSU a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what KSU offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

KSU Acceptance Rate 2022

KSU is moderately difficult to get into. KSU admitted 83% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 18,601 students applied to KSU and 15,460 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at KSU

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 80% of students who start at KSU return for their second year of college. Around 47% of students who started at KSU earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for KSU Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with KSU directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Kennesaw State University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Kennesaw State University's endowment was $52.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, KSU spends about $5,279 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at KSU

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

KSU meets 54% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,576 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $26,295 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at KSU.

Based on this information, is KSU the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is KSU a good school for you?

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Where is KSU?

KSU is located in the suburban setting of Kennesaw, Georgia, in the suburbs of Atlanta.

If you want to see KSU for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Kennesaw, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what KSU and Kennesaw are like without leaving home.

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