About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Garrett Campbell
Assistant Director of Campus Visitation
Assistant Director of Campus Visitation
Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
3391 Town Point Drive, MD #9015
Kennesaw, GA 30144
3391 Town Point Drive, MD #9015
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone
470-578-4636
Email
ksuadmit@kennesaw.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
The Commons (Student Culinary Center)
Housing
Brand New Academic Buildings; Nursing, Social Sciences, and Business
Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Campus Green
Check out our virtual tour. https://maps.kennesaw.edu/
Housing
Brand New Academic Buildings; Nursing, Social Sciences, and Business
Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Campus Green
Check out our virtual tour. https://maps.kennesaw.edu/
Most Popular Places Off Campus
20 Minutes from Downtown Atlanta
The Battery
Outlet Shops at Atlanta
AMC Movie Theater
Bowlero
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: 18 miles of interpretive trails to hike, an 18 minute orientation film in the visitor center, a museum and 4 self guided driving tour stops.
The Battery
Outlet Shops at Atlanta
AMC Movie Theater
Bowlero
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: 18 miles of interpretive trails to hike, an 18 minute orientation film in the visitor center, a museum and 4 self guided driving tour stops.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Times vary - https://visit.kennesaw.edu/index.php
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
BIG Owl Bus, Cobb County Transit Bus, Rideshare, Parking Permits available
Driving Instructions to Campus
Kennesaw State University is located just north of Atlanta at I-75 and Chastain Road, Exit 271.
To reach the visitor parking, head west on Chastain Road from I-75. Turn right on Kennesaw State University Drive, which ends at visitor parking.
Local Accommodations
Spring Hill Suites (770) 218-5550
Fairfield Inn (770) 427-9700
Hilton Garden Inn (678) 322-1140
Embassy Suites (770) 420-2505
Town Place Suites (770) 794-8282
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 23,138
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average HS GPA: 3.47
GPA Breakdown
7%
4.0
20%
3.75 - 3.99
19%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 600
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1030 - 1120
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — June 30
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
23:1
Total Faculty
with Terminal Degree
1,425
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
19%
Graduate in 5 years
40%
Graduate in 6 years
46%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Restaurant/Food Services Management.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Organizational Communication, General.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Technical and Scientific Communication.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technology, General.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Surveying Technology/Surveying.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Construction Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
David Adams
Design Director at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
James ?Coco? Wade
Assistant Coach at Toronto Raptors, WMBA Championship Coach
Nels Peterson
Presiding Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia
Larry Nelson
Professional Golfer
Ali Shilatifard
An American biochemist, molecular biologist, the Robert Francis Furchgott Professor and chairman of the department of biochemistry and molecular genetics, and the director of the Simpson Query Institute for Epigenetics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Kerstin Valdes Benden
CFO, Altium Packaging, the leading customer-centric packaging solutions provider
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
19%
Graduate in 5 years
40%
Graduate in 6 years
46%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 20
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,925
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,326
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,019
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
51%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,815
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,562
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,630
Required Fees
$1,336
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,597
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,497
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
40,591
Foreign Countries Represented
127
Demographics
5.82%
Asian
26.69%
Black
15.65%
Hispanic
42.58%
Caucasian
2.41%
Unknown
1.73%
International
50% female
50% male
4% are out of state
75% are full time
25% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
14%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
38%
Campus Environment
Suburban
92/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Paula Almond
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Specific documentation guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorder include the following: General documentation guidelines listed in Appendix D. (http://www.usg.edu/academic_affairs_handbook/section3/C793 )Documentation Required for ADHD
Specific documentation guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorder include the following: General documentation guidelines listed in Appendix D. (http://www.usg.edu/academic_affairs_handbook/section3/C793 )Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
271
Number of Honor Societies
23
Number of Social Sororities
14
Number of Religious Organizations
31
3% join a fraternity
4% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
1% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Owls)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Owls)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Georgia Institute of Technology
Sustainability
91/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
40%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell Marketing and Apple Computer
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
