Kennesaw State University, GA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Kennesaw State University Rankings
Affordability67
Selectivity44
Retention45
Graduation1
Diversity70
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Kennesaw State University
74%
Bachelor’s
2%
Associate’s
24%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences10%
Education6%
Engineering9%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies7%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Kennesaw State University
58%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
595
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Kennesaw State University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Kennesaw State University
49%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$249
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 60% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Kennesaw State University
79%
Retention Rate
32%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 14% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 43% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 42% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 43% | 35% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 56% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 37% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 37% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Kennesaw State University
-
Employment Rate
-
Median Salary
-
25 Pctl Salary
-
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|
Students
Students at Kennesaw State University
31,511
Undergraduates
62%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
3,146
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 21% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 24% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Kennesaw State University, GA
Cobb Beauty College Inc
2 miles, SW
Empire Beauty School-Kennesaw
2 miles, SE
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Atlanta
7 miles, SE
Chattahoochee Technical College
8 miles, S