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Kennesaw State University

#394 in US ranking Kennesaw, GA
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Public
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4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,668
Tuition & fees
$6,948
Avg. aid
$6,846
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
69%
SAT range
1000–1220
ACT range
19–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Median salary
$54,118
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State's recurring campus events include first-year welcome programming, involvement fairs, and community celebrations. These events give students opportunities to connect outside their classes, particularly at the start of an academic term.

First-Year Convocation marks the transition into university study, while Splashbash is associated with the first-year welcome period. The EXTREME Student Involvement Fair on the Kennesaw campus introduces organizations and activities. KSU Day is another named campus celebration. Homecoming adds athletics and student programming to the calendar. Dates, locations, and formats can change, so students planning to attend should consult the current events schedule.

What are the student housing and dining options at Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including residence-hall and apartment-style arrangements, but availability should not be mistaken for guaranteed placement. Housing options and eligibility differ by campus and student category.

Students considering campus housing should review the current housing application, contract terms, room types, deadlines, and any first-year requirements or priorities before making plans. Residence locations can affect the trip to classes, especially for a student whose major meets chiefly on the other campus. Reported housing includes high-speed internet access, but individual buildings and room layouts differ.

Dining options include meal plans and campus food-service locations. Students should compare a plan's included meals or dining funds with their likely schedule rather than assume the largest plan is necessary. Off-campus housing may offer another option for commuters and transfers, but rent, utilities, transportation, and lease commitments need to be evaluated separately from university housing charges.

Kennesaw State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

442

Kennesaw State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
24:1
Undergraduates living on campus
14%
Campus size
570 acres

Kennesaw State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 26

Part time employees: 10

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Kennesaw State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Sturgis Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Kennesaw State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Kennesaw State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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