Kennesaw State University

What is the accreditation of Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC, to award degrees. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is different from accreditation or approval for a particular professional program.

That distinction matters for students in fields with licensure requirements. Business, engineering, education, nursing, and other programs may have separate accrediting bodies or state approval processes, and the relevant status can differ by degree. A prospective student should verify the specific program and credential against the applicable accreditor or licensing board before relying on it for professional eligibility.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility. It can also matter when seeking transfer credit or admission to graduate study, but it does not require another college to accept every Kennesaw State course or guarantee that a degree meets every state's licensing rules.

What are the admission requirements at Kennesaw State University?

First-year applicants generally apply through Kennesaw State's undergraduate admission process and submit an official high school record showing completion of the required college-preparatory coursework. Academic performance is an important part of review; Kennesaw State is not an open-admission institution.

First-year applicants should review the university's current published minimum GPA and Required High School Curriculum rules before applying. SAT and ACT policies can change by entry term and applicant category, so an applicant should check the requirements for the intended semester rather than assume that a past test-optional policy still applies. In the reported entering class, the median submitted SAT composite was 1150 and the median submitted ACT composite was 23. Those are descriptions of enrolled test-submitters, not admission cutoffs.

Recommendations and class rank are not generally required for ordinary first-year review. Students educated outside the United States, applicants whose first language is not English, and applicants to particular programs may face additional transcript, English-proficiency, or program requirements. Published deadlines also vary by term and applicant type. An applicant with a GED or another nontraditional secondary credential should confirm eligibility under the current first-year or alternative admission policy before paying a fee; the reported first-year requirements specify a high school diploma rather than treating a GED as automatically equivalent.

Kennesaw State received 34,680 first-year applications in the reported admissions cycle and admitted 23,995 applicants, an admission rate of about 69%. Admission to a major with separate progression or clinical requirements may be more restrictive than admission to the university.

What are the application fees and waivers at Kennesaw State University?

The reported standard undergraduate application fee is $40. An application fee pays for processing an application; it is separate from tuition, orientation charges, and any later enrollment-related payment.

• Reported undergraduate application fee: $40.

Applicants who may qualify for a need-based waiver should check the waiver options in the application process before submitting payment. Eligibility and documentation can depend on the application route and applicant category. Graduate, international, and special-program applications may follow different fee rules, so applicants should use the charge displayed for their specific application rather than assume the undergraduate amount applies to them.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State students have reported access to Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC opportunities, including arrangements involving cooperating institutions. Access to a branch does not necessarily mean that branch operates a full host unit on a Kennesaw State campus.

A student considering ROTC should confirm the current host institution, where instruction and physical training occur, whether travel between campuses is necessary, and how ROTC courses fit the intended major. ROTC scholarship selection is separate from university admission, and participation or commissioning may carry medical, citizenship, academic, and military-service requirements. Those details differ by branch and by whether the student participates as a scholarship or non-scholarship cadet or midshipman.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State accepts transfer applicants and generally evaluates eligible coursework from accredited colleges. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses toward a particular degree are separate decisions.

Applicants should expect to submit official transcripts from every college attended and meet the current transfer GPA and completed-credit requirements for their applicant category. Students with limited college credit may also need to satisfy first-year admission requirements or provide high school records. Some majors impose additional prerequisites, grades, applications, or progression standards.

The university recognizes several possible routes for prior-learning or examination credit, including AP, CLEP, DSST, and credit reviewed under applicable ACE recommendations, subject to its policies. That does not mean every examination or previously earned course will count toward every major. Before enrolling, transfer students can compare courses with published equivalency resources and request an official evaluation through the admission and registrar processes. They should also check degree residency requirements: a course may transfer as credit without replacing a required upper-level course in the major.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State offers international education opportunities that can include faculty-led short programs and longer study-abroad options through approved arrangements. The destination, length, course credit, and eligibility rules depend on the individual program.

Students should meet with study-abroad advising and their academic adviser before committing to a program. Written approval is particularly important for required major courses, since participation alone does not establish that a course will fulfill a degree requirement. Budgets should account for program charges, travel documents, airfare, insurance, and personal expenses. Whether federal aid, state aid, or a scholarship can be used depends on the program's approval, the student's eligibility, and the aid's rules.