Kennesaw State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Kennesaw State University?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $5,808 for Georgia residents and $22,278 for nonresidents. These are published charges before aid; housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses can make the annual budget considerably larger.

• Georgia-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: $5,808.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: $22,278.
• Reported typical annual room charge: $8,795; reported typical board charge: $5,000.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,500.

Adding the listed housing, meal, and book figures to tuition and fees gives a partial planning amount of $21,103 for a resident or $33,031 for a nonresident. These are not complete official cost-of-attendance estimates: transportation and personal expenses are excluded, and actual housing, meal-plan, course-material, and tuition charges depend on the student's choices and enrollment.

Aid can change what a student pays. The reported share receiving some form of financial aid is 94%, but "financial aid" includes loans as well as assistance that does not generally need repayment. About 33% received student loans. Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Georgia programs such as HOPE or Zell Miller, university scholarships, and other assistance; each has its own application and eligibility rules. Completing the FAFSA and checking Georgia and university scholarship requirements are separate steps where applicable.

Average net price offers a different perspective from sticker price: it estimates cost after grant and scholarship aid for the students included in the measure, not a quote for a new applicant. The reported average is $12,661 for families with annual income up to $48,000. A student's actual aid offer and living arrangements are more useful for deciding affordability than an institutional average.

What are the work-study opportunities at Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State students can seek ordinary part-time jobs and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study positions. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program that provides wages for approved work; it is not a grant paid automatically and does not guarantee a job to every eligible student.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and follow the university's student-employment hiring process. Campus jobs and approved community positions may differ in schedule and duties. A student without Work-Study eligibility may still be able to apply for regular part-time employment, depending on the position.

The university's career services provide a separate set of resources: individual career planning, résumé and interview help, career exploration, employer recruiting, job fairs, and job-search listings. Students can also pursue internships and alumni networking. An internship is not required of every Kennesaw State student, and career-center services should not be confused with a verified job-placement guarantee.