Kennesaw State University
tuition & fees
$17,736
graduate tuition & fees
$21,390
acceptance rate
69%
Student Population
47,764
online students
10,435
Number of Programs
170
Financial Aid Amount
$6,846
SAT Scores
1,110
Graduation Rate
52%
Kennesaw State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Kennesaw, Georgia. KSU ranked 447th in National Universities and 34th in Georgia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 47,764 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. KSU's acceptance rate is 69.19% last year (undergraduate school).
Kennesaw State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Kennesaw State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
| Phone | 470-578-6000 |
| WEB | www.kennesaw.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.kennesaw.edu/admissions.php |
| Online Application | www.kennesaw.edu/apply.php |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.kennesaw.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | financialaid.kennesaw.edu/npcalc/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.kennesaw.edu/tuition-classification/military-and-veterans.php |
| Athletic | ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | sds.kennesaw.edu/index.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Kennesaw State University is 69.19% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.00%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69.19 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 38.00 % |
Tuition & Fees
KSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $5,808 for Georgia residents and $17,736 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.08% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,040).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,702 for Georgia residents and $21,390 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.22% compared to the last year's rate.
| Georgia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $5,808 | $17,736 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,702 | $21,390 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 47,764 students have enrolled at KSU (2024-2025). Among them, 10,435 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. KSU has 42,760 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,004 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 47,764 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 42,760 |
| Graduate Students | 5,004 |
| Online Enrollment | 10,435 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
KSU offers 170 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 68 out of the 170 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by KSU
| Number of programs | 170 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 68 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |