Kennesaw, Georgia · Public ·Suburb

Kennesaw State University

Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 32% value

69.2% Acceptance $15,048 Avg net price 52.2% Graduate $57,552 Median earnings 41,254 Students

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At a glance

Basics

Type: Public
Setting: Suburb
Enrollment: 41,254 students
Women / Men: 49.9% / 50.1%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 69.2%
SAT (mid 50%): 1000–1220
ACT (mid 50%): 19–26

Cost

Avg net price: $15,048
Sticker price: $24,008
Tuition (in-state): $5,808
Tuition (out-of-state): $17,736

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 52.2%
Retention rate: 76.7%
Median earnings (10y): $57,552
Median debt: $23,833 (~$259/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants: 37.7%
Take federal loans: 32.7%

All majors at Kennesaw State University

100 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major	Program signal
Business Administration, Management and Operations	6.8%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	6.4%
Psychology, General	5.6%
Computer and Information Sciences, General	5.2%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	3.6%
Mechanical Engineering	3.5%
Computer Science	3.5%
Accounting and Related Services	3.4%
Biology, General	3.3%
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	3.1%
Marketing	2.7%
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	2.5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	2.5%
Security Science and Technology	2.5%
Educational/Instructional Media Design	2.4%
Computer Engineering	2.3%
Criminal Justice and Corrections	2.1%
Finance and Financial Management Services	2.1%
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	1.7%
Construction Management	1.7%
Information Science/Studies	1.4%
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	1.3%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1.3%
Fine and Studio Arts	1.2%
Political Science and Government	1.1%
Civil Engineering	1.1%
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	0.9%
English Language and Literature, General	0.9%
Sociology	0.9%
Systems Engineering	0.9%
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General	0.8%
Architectural Sciences and Technology	0.8%
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering	0.8%
Human Services, General	0.7%
Curriculum and Instruction	0.7%
Journalism	0.7%
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	0.7%
Chemistry	0.7%
Geography and Cartography	0.7%
Educational Administration and Supervision	0.6%
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians	0.6%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	0.6%
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	0.6%
Architecture	0.6%
History	0.6%
International Relations and National Security Studies	0.6%
Computer Programming	0.5%
Visual and Performing Arts, General	0.5%
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	0.5%
Public Health	0.5%
Social Work	0.5%
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	0.4%
Engineering-Related Fields	0.4%
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services	0.4%
Public Administration	0.4%
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	0.4%
Dance	0.3%
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	0.3%
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution	0.3%
Statistics	0.3%
Data Analytics	0.3%
Business/Managerial Economics	0.3%
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	0.3%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	0.3%
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	0.3%
Music	0.3%
Medical Illustration and Informatics	0.3%
International Business	0.3%
Anthropology	0.3%
Construction Engineering	0.3%
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	0.2%
Data Science	0.2%
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	0.2%
Applied Mathematics	0.2%
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	0.2%
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management	0.2%
Area Studies	0.2%
Special Education and Teaching	0.1%
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	0.1%
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies	0.1%
Mathematics	0.1%
Homeland Security	0.1%
Electrical and Computer Engineering	0.1%
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	0.1%
Philosophy	0.1%
Physics	0.1%
Health and Medical Administrative Services	0.1%
Hospitality Administration/Management	0.1%
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	0.0%
Business/Commerce, General	0.0%
Communication and Media Studies	Listed
Computer Software and Media Applications	Listed
Engineering, Other	Listed
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Listed
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Listed
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other	Listed
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other	Listed
Housing and Human Environments	Listed
Design and Applied Arts	Listed
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	Listed

Cost & ROI

Is Kennesaw State University worth it?

Pay $15,048/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $57,552 ten years out — about 3.8× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price: $15,048/yr
Median earnings: $57,552/yr (10y out)
Median debt: $23,833~$259/mo
4-year est. cost: $60,192net of aid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate?

Kennesaw State University admits 69.2% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1000–1220 range on the SAT.

How much does Kennesaw State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,048. The sticker price before any aid is $24,008, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $60,192.

How much debt do Kennesaw State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Kennesaw State University with a median federal student loan balance of $23,833, which works out to about $259 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 32.7% of students take federal loans.

Is Kennesaw State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Kennesaw State University graduates earn a median of $57,552 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.8× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Kennesaw State University a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for Kennesaw State University?

Admitted students score 1000–1220 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Kennesaw State University?

52.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Kennesaw State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 76.7%.

What are the most popular majors at Kennesaw State University?

100 programs are listed in federal data; 90 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Kennesaw State University is Business Administration, Management and Operations (6.8%), followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (6.4%).

What percent of Kennesaw State University students receive financial aid?

37.7% of Kennesaw State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 32.7% take federal student loans.

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