Outcomes at KSU
Graduation Rate
52.20%
Transfer-out Rate
27.38%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Kennesaw State University is 52.20% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. 2,429 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,653 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 27.38% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 77% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Kennesaw State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Kennesaw State University. 2,429 students have completed and 1,274 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 295 students still enrolled and 655 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,653 | 4,653 |
| Completers | 2,429 (52.20%) | 2,429 |
| Transfer-out | 1,274 (27.38%) | 1,274 |
| Still Enrolled | 295 (6.34%) | 295 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 655 (14.08%) | 655 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,128 students have completed in 4 years and additional 917 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,128 (24.24%) |
414 (17.39%) |
714 (31.43%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 917 (19.71%) |
452 (18.98%) |
465 (20.47%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 384 (8.25%) |
211 (8.86%) |
173 (7.61%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52.20% (2,429/4,653) | 45.23% (1,077/2,381) | 59.51% (1,352/2,272) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 54.55% (6/11) | 66.67% (4/6) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Asian | 50.22% (114/227) | 38.84% (47/121) | 63.21% (67/106) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 53.74% (460/856) | 44.01% (169/384) | 61.65% (291/472) |
| Hispanic | 53.44% (272/509) | 44.98% (112/249) | 61.54% (160/260) |
| White | 51.23% (1,395/2,723) | 45.83% (671/1,464) | 57.51% (724/1,259) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (3/6) | 33.33% (1/3) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Two or More Race | 54.13% (118/218) | 47.06% (48/102) | 60.34% (70/116) |
| Unknown | 68.25% (43/63) | 59.38% (19/32) | 77.42% (24/31) |