KSU
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Kennesaw State University (KSU)
About this school
Kennesaw State, founded in 1963, is a public, liberal arts school. It attained university status in 1996. Its 185-acre campus is located in Kennesaw, 25 miles from Atlanta.
- www.kennesaw.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,901
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:32,945
- Men:17,294 Men (52.5%)
- Women:15,651 Women (47.5%)
Location
Admission Information (KSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Kennesaw State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 4 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | April 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1000 Chastain Road |
City, State, Zip | Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
Phone | (770) 423-6300 |
Fax | (770) 423-6541 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | April 1 |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 61% of 13,998 applicants were admitted |
Women | 58% of 7,329 applicants were admitted |
Men | 63% of 6,669 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,536 (65%) of 8,487 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,651 (62%) of 4,275 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,885 (68%) of 4,212 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.32 |
375 And Above | 16% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 19% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 22% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 21% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 21% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 530-610 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 29% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 63% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 39% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 54% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 3% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 7% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 38% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 53% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 2% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (KSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,432|Out-of-state: $21,158 (27.8%)
- Room & Board: - $11,467 (42.89%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,500 (5.61%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $6,334 (23.69%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Kennesaw State University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 | Final deadline June 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001577 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,715 (92.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,440 (73.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,413 (99.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 313 (9.2%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 18% |
Average Award | $9,659 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,670 (48.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,851 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,449 (71.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,069 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,846 (83.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 20 (.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,807 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 20,909 (85.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 16,696 (79.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 16,327 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,153 (7.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 31% |
Average Award | $9,525 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 9,585 (58.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,553 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 12,461 (76.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,886 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 9,599 (58.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 56 (.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,572 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (KSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,151
Part-Time Faculty
843
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
45%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 12% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 21% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 18% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 10% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 32% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,224,048 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 4500 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Kennesaw State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
78.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
12.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
33.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
41.8%
Programs & Majors (KSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (52)
- Accounting
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- History, General
- Human Services, General
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Computer and information sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Science
Master's Programs of Study (43)
- Accounting
- American Studies
- Applied Statistics
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Communication--General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Information Science
- International Affairs
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Nursing--General
- Physics
- Public Administration
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Systems Engineering
- Writing
Campus Life (KSU)
Location & Geography
Population
32,001
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Atlanta
Campus Size
602 acres
Weather
Temperature | 31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Marietta |
Nearest Train Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
15% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
85%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Owls |
School Colors | Black and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Kennesaw State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, kennesaw activities board, african american student alliance, phi eta sigma honor society, international student association, ksu esports organization
Sororities
11% of women participate
Fraternities
8% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
24,869
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
32,945
Women
15,651
Men
17,294
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 4.8% Asian
- 21.6% Black/African-American
- 9.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 56.5% White
- 2.2% Unknown
International Students
1.7% from 135 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
2,901
Student Resources (KSU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics792 Documents
- History343 Documents
- Political Science and International Affairs200 Documents
- Psychology207 Documents
- Chemistry168 Documents
Popular Courses
- ECON 2100 - Principles of MicroeconomicsEconomics
- POLS 1101 - American GovernmentPolitical Science and International Affairs
- HIST 1112 - Modern World HistoryHistory
- ECON 1000 - Contemporary Economic Issues Economics
- MATH 2202 - Calculus IIMathematics
Popular Professors
- James V KirwanMATH 3295
- Ranasinghe, KisaPHYS 2212
- Rebecca Kay Le FebvrePAX 1102
- David M GlassmeyerMAED 3475
- Josip DeradoMATH 3332
Blog articles
- Restaurants & Cafes for Students at Kennesaw State University - 34 days ago
- 10 Easiest Courses at KSU - 267 days ago
- 5 Very Good Reasons to go to KSU Counseling - 388 days ago
- 5 Things You Should Never Do at Kennesaw State U - 390 days ago
- How to Be an Engaged Student at Kennesaw State University - 396 days ago