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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw,
GA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate83%
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About KSU
Kennesaw State University is a public, state university in the suburb of Kennesaw, Georgia. KSU was founded in 1963. The university enrolls around 41,181 students a year, including 37,426 undergrads.
2021 Acceptance Rate for Kennesaw State University
It is moderately difficult to get into KSU. In 2021, KSU accepted 83% of applicants. In 2021, 18,601 students applied to KSU and 15,460 were admitted.
| Kennesaw State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 83% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 77% |
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Kennesaw State University is located in the town of Kennesaw, Georgia, near Atlanta.
If you would like to see KSU for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Kennesaw, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Kennesaw State University and Kennesaw are like without leaving home.
College Info
KSU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 12
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to KSU is Jun 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to KSU is Jun 12.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
KSU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1030 - 1200
Math SAT Range
510 - 590
Reading SAT Range
520 - 610
KSU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,425
In State$35,493
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,562
$19,630
Fees
$1,336
$1,336
Housing
$13,027
$13,027
Books
$1,500
$1,500
Student Life
Wondering what life at KSU is like? There are approximately 41,181 students enrolled at KSU, including 37,426 undergraduate students and 3,755 graduate students. 74% percent of students attend school full-time, 89% percent are from GA and 11% percent of students are from other states.
74%
Full Time26%
Part Time89%
In State11%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
41,181
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
83%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 1
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