Kennesaw State University (KSU)
Public four-year university in Kennesaw, GA that costs an average of $16,325 a year after financial aid, admits 69% of applicants and graduates 50% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$16,325
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$62,766
PublicLarge suburb41,254 undergraduates
Cost of KSU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,668 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,808 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,072 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,795 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $16,325 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $14,182 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,246 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,409 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,832 |
| $110,001+ | $21,295 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with KSU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,113 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 510–620 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 490–600 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 19–26 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $53,339 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,766 |
| Rank in Georgia (earnings) | 8th of 54 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $21,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $244 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 41% |
| Students with federal loans | 30% |
Majors and programs at KSU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (70)
Certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 17 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 48 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 29 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 25 | — | — |
| Housing and Human Environments | 2 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 25 | — | — |
| Journalism | 1 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 20 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 4 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 150 | — | $23,492 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (42)
Doctoral degree programs (12)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 63 | $95,060 | $37,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | $29,543 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Data Science | 6 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 16 | — | $39,000 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 12 | — | $34,000 |
| Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 20 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 15 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 118 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 46 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 38 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 25 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 57 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 28 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 11 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 18 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 99 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 2 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 23 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 36 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 48 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Georgia
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | $13,636 | 38% | $77,246 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta | $12,365 | 55% | $51,903 |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro | $16,785 | 88% | $59,167 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Atlanta | $12,028 | 14% | $114,210 |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega | $14,185 | 68% | $55,822 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville | $10,080 | 96% | $48,736 |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton | $11,787 | 52% | $54,320 |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta | $10,804 | 72% | $52,334 |
About KSU
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Kennesaw, GA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 41,254 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | kennesaw.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is KSU's acceptance rate?
Kennesaw State University admits 69% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,113 on the SAT.
How much does KSU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,668 a year (tuition and fees: $5,808 in-state, $18,072 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,325 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,182.
How much do KSU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $62,766 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($86,532 a year after graduation).
What is KSU's graduation rate?
50% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.