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#14 Best colleges in GeorgiaKennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $15,048 a year
Median debt at graduation: $23,833 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
- Kennesaw State University Open HouseOctober 24, 2026 · 10:30 a.m.More about Kennesaw State University Open HouseAdd to calendar
- Kennesaw State University Open HouseNovember 14, 2026 · 10:30 a.m.More about Kennesaw State University Open HouseAdd to calendar
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.52%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,113 · ACT 22.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.23 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,687
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $24,008 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 40,509 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 50% · Women 50% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 27% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 1% |
| Total students | 45,069 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $15,048 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $24,008 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $23,833 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 52% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 47% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 45% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 53% |
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $57,552 |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $40 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,660 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
| Average SAT | 1113 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510–620 |
| SAT math | 490–600 |
| ACT composite | 19–26 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Very good · Top 27% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer engineering | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Computer science | |
| Information technology | |
| Construction Management | |
| Electrical engineering technology | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | |
| Systems Engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Nursing | |
| Information science | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Mechanical engineering technology | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Finance | |
| Mathematics | |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | |
| International business | |
| Film and video | |
| Accounting | |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | |
| Marketing | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Architecture | |
| Business administration | |
| Programming | |
| Public relations | |
| Political science | |
| Public health | |
| International relations | |
| Communication studies | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Design | |
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Journalism | |
| Geography | |
| Secondary education | |
| Sociology | |
| Industrial technology | |
| Teacher education | |
| Psychology | |
| English | |
| Hospitality management | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Human services | |
| Fine arts | |
| Anthropology | |
| History | |
| Other foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | |
| Theatre |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Architectural Sciences and Technology, Area studies, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Construction Engineering, Dance, Data Science, Engineering-Related Fields, Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Entrepreneurship, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, General studies, Health sciences, Instructional design, Linguistics, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Philosophy, Physics, Security science, Visual and performing arts.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Engineering | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Psychology | |
| Health professions |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 24% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 12% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,287 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Conference USA |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 23 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 6%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 63%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $2,993IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 15% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)About 29 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Town population | 34,605Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | AtlantaAbout 21 miles away · about 35 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 42°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Dallas 7 NE, GA, about 10 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.06 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Kennesaw State University’s Compass Score?
- Good (grade B-). The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Kennesaw State University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $15,048 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Kennesaw State University?
- Kennesaw State University admitted 69% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Kennesaw State University’s graduates do?
- 52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $57,552; the median federal debt at graduation is $23,833.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 486840
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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