Kennesaw State University is a public campus in suburban Kennesaw, GA.
What could it cost?
Start with net price after grants, then read the published costs. Each chart names its academic year and the students it covers.
Net price by family income
Average annual cost after grants for each family-income band. These group averages are not personal price quotes.
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Average annual attendance cost after grants for the reported student group. Your own aid offer and costs may differ.
Average net price at Kennesaw State University fell from $17,675 (2014) to $15,048 (2023).
| Year | Net price |
|---|---|
| 2014 | $17,675 |
| 2015 | $17,832 |
| 2016 | $18,284 |
| 2017 | $17,688 |
| 2018 | $17,221 |
| 2019 | $18,522 |
| 2020 | $18,212 |
| 2021 | $17,993 |
| 2022 | $16,972 |
| 2023 | $15,048 |
Estimated annual attendance budget before grants, including tuition, fees, housing, food and books. Not every expense is billed by the school.
Total cost at Kennesaw State University has held near $24,008 from 2015 to 2024.
| Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $23,451 |
| 2016 | $23,759 |
| 2017 | $23,919 |
| 2018 | $23,824 |
| 2019 | $23,703 |
| 2020 | $25,059 |
| 2021 | $24,858 |
| 2022 | $24,808 |
| 2023 | $24,618 |
| 2024 | $24,008 |
Tuition (in-state vs out-of-state)
Skip to data tablePublished tuition and fees before grants. Housing, food, books and other attendance costs are separate.
| Year | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $6,060 | $16,636 |
| 2016 | $6,060 | $16,636 |
| 2017 | $6,347 | $17,329 |
| 2018 | $6,347 | $17,329 |
| 2019 | $6,456 | $17,710 |
| 2020 | $6,436 | $17,690 |
| 2021 | $6,436 | $17,690 |
| 2022 | $5,786 | $17,040 |
| 2023 | $5,786 | $17,040 |
Cost, size & completion summary
Cost, size & completion
Kennesaw State University reports published tuition by residency: $5,808 in-state versus $17,736 out-of-state — a $11,928 gap that makes state lines part of the decision. Scorecard snapshot: 2026-06-10; historical charts show their own years.
Kennesaw State University reports 41,254 undergraduates. This total does not establish class sizes for a particular subject.
52.2% of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants completed at Kennesaw State University within six years (2026-06-10 release). This measure excludes other student groups.
Do students finish — and what comes after?
Graduation, debt and earnings cover different groups. Read each chart's entering class or fiscal period; they are not one group's journey.
The share of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants who completed at this institution within six years. Other students are not included.
The six-year graduation rate at Kennesaw State University rose from 41.9% (entered 2009) to 52.2% (entered 2018).
A six-year rate can only describe a class that entered six or more years ago — by definition the last point on the line is that old.
| Year | Graduated within 6 yrs |
|---|---|
| 2009 cohort | 41.9% |
| 2010 cohort | 42.4% |
| 2011 cohort | 41.7% |
| 2012 cohort | 43.3% |
| 2013 cohort | 46% |
| 2014 cohort | 46.9% |
| 2015 cohort | 48.6% |
| 2016 cohort | 46.4% |
| 2017 cohort | 48.1% |
| 2018 cohort | 52.2% |
Median debt at exit (completers vs non-completers)
Historical student groupsMedian federal student loan debt when students left school, shown separately for those who completed and those who did not.
Each point combines two years. Neighboring points share one year, so changes should be read with that overlap in mind.
These two-year windows closed before today's students borrowed — they describe past cohorts, not the current price of a degree.
| Year | Completed | Left without degree |
|---|---|---|
| Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16) | $21,000 | $7,000 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17) | $20,375 | $8,250 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18) | $24,126 | $9,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19) | $24,000 | $10,000 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20) | $24,000 | $9,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21) | $23,833 | $8,250 |
Earnings after entry
Historical student groupsMedian annual earnings after entering college, for federally aided students who were working and not enrolled when measured.
Each figure covers a different group of students who entered college in the stated years. Earnings were measured in the same two years; these are not one group followed over time.
Measured in 2020–21, adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars. Each figure pools two entering academic years.
What does the admissions record show?
Rates and score ranges describe a past admissions cycle. Submitted scores are not cutoffs or a prediction of admission.
Admissions snapshot & test policies
Kennesaw State University admitted 23,995 of 34,680 applicants in Fall 2024. The 69.2% rate describes that application pool.
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Admissions
Kennesaw State University reported scores as considered but not required for the Fall 2024 admissions cycle. For Kennesaw State University’s enrolled SAT submitters, Reading and Writing was 510–620 and Math was 490–600 (25th–75th percentiles). The section-percentile sums 1000–1220 are not composite-score percentiles. These are not admission cutoffs.
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| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
25th / 75th: a quarter of enrolled submitters scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. These are not cutoffs.
Only students who submitted scores are counted — at test-optional schools, many enrolled students aren't in this table.
Percentiles are among enrolled students who submitted scores (Fall 2024 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2024 cycle, Kennesaw State University received 34,680 applications and admitted 23,995 (69.2%), with 9,117 enrolling.
The share of applicants offered a spot — lower means more selective; read it alongside the score ranges below.
| Year | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 58.6% |
| Fall 2016 | 58.5% |
| Fall 2017 | 60.6% |
| Fall 2018 | 57.9% |
| Fall 2019 | 75.2% |
| Fall 2020 | 83.1% |
| Fall 2021 | 81.6% |
| Fall 2022 | 67.8% |
| Fall 2023 | 69.2% |
| Fall 2024 | 69.2% |
Sums of the reading/writing and math percentiles among enrolled submitters — not percentiles of total SAT scores or admission cutoffs.
| Year | 25th | 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 1010 | 1180 |
| Fall 2016 | 1000 | 1180 |
| Fall 2017 | 1080 | 1240 |
| Fall 2018 | 1080 | 1270 |
| Fall 2019 | 1050 | 1230 |
| Fall 2020 | 1030 | 1200 |
| Fall 2021 | 1050 | 1250 |
| Fall 2022 | 1030 | 1210 |
| Fall 2023 | 1020 | 1220 |
| Fall 2024 | 1000 | 1220 |
The middle half of enrolled ACT submitters, using published composite-score percentiles — not admission cutoffs.
| Year | 25th | 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 21 | 25 |
| Fall 2016 | 21 | 26 |
| Fall 2017 | 21 | 26 |
| Fall 2018 | 21 | 26 |
| Fall 2019 | 20 | 26 |
| Fall 2020 | 19 | 25 |
| Fall 2021 | 20 | 26 |
| Fall 2022 | 19 | 25 |
| Fall 2023 | 19 | 25 |
| Fall 2024 | 19 | 26 |
What is the campus like?
Enrollment counts a campus population; retention follows first-years returning. Their dates and populations are shown separately.
Reported undergraduate enrollment. This count does not measure class size or teaching access.
Undergraduate enrollment at Kennesaw State University rose from 29,841 (Fall 2015) to 41,254 (Fall 2024).
| Year | Undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | 29,841 |
| Fall 2016 | 31,611 |
| Fall 2017 | 32,309 |
| Fall 2018 | 31,511 |
| Fall 2019 | 33,439 |
| Fall 2020 | 36,284 |
| Fall 2021 | 37,743 |
| Fall 2022 | 38,051 |
| Fall 2023 | 39,503 |
| Fall 2024 | 41,254 |
The share of the reported first-time student group who returned the following year. This rate does not explain why others left.
First-year retention at Kennesaw State University has held near 77% from Fall 2014 to Fall 2023.
| Year | Retention |
|---|---|
| Fall 2014 cohort | 78% |
| Fall 2015 cohort | 80% |
| Fall 2016 cohort | 78% |
| Fall 2017 cohort | 79% |
| Fall 2018 cohort | 80% |
| Fall 2019 cohort | 80% |
| Fall 2020 cohort | 74% |
| Fall 2021 cohort | 75% |
| Fall 2022 cohort | 79% |
| Fall 2023 cohort | 77% |
More about Kennesaw State University
Faculty pay at Kennesaw State University averages $116,532 a year, annualized from reported monthly pay. Carnegie classes Kennesaw State University as a primarily nonresidential campus — most of its 41,254 undergraduates live off campus, and 76.7% of the reported first-time, full-time student group returned for a second year.
Kennesaw State University's SAT section-percentile sums are 1000–1220 — their midpoint is near the GA four-year benchmark. These are not total-score percentiles. Put your own practice estimate on Kennesaw State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Why some charts are marked “key chart”
Start with three useful questions: what costs were reported for families in your income band, how many first-time full-time students finished, and what federal debt borrowers held when leaving.
How Kennesaw State University compares
State and national medians cover active bachelor-primary institutions, mixing public and private schools. Tuition uses in-state rates at public schools. These are broad reference points, not a ranking of similar schools or your likely bill.
Scorecard dates identify the release snapshot, not a shared measurement year. Earnings describe federally aided students who were working and not enrolled ten years after entry; cohorts and populations differ from the admissions and tuition figures.
Acceptance rate
Fall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS
Tuition (in-state)
Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid
Median earnings (10 yr)
Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot
Kennesaw State University's snapshot: calendar years and dollar basis unverified.
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| Metric & basis | Kennesaw State University | Georgia median | National median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rateFall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS | 69.2% | 70.7% | 76.8% |
| Tuition (in-state)Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid | $5,808 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr)Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot | $57,552 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Published earnings by bachelor's field of study
For Kennesaw State University, these are federal subject groups (CIP), not departments. Median is the middle annual income.
Kennesaw State University federal-aid recipients · graduated 2017–18 or 2018–19 · income measured 2022 or 2023 · inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars. Definitions and limits.
View 54 fields & earnings
| Bachelor's field of study (CIP category) | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $103,054 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,935 |
| Computer Science | $96,481 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $95,958 |
| Construction Management | $93,910 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $91,329 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $89,729 |
| Systems Engineering | $89,696 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,860 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,935 |
| Information Science/Studies | $84,364 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $83,249 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $83,083 |
| Civil Engineering | $83,012 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,002 |
| Mathematics | $79,833 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $79,147 |
| International Business | $78,523 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $78,034 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,710 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $76,243 |
| Marketing | $72,089 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $71,736 |
| Architecture | $70,752 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,708 |
| Computer Programming | $67,437 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $64,501 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,971 |
| Public Health | $61,665 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $60,031 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,675 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $59,054 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,755 |
| Biology, General | $57,435 |
| Chemistry | $56,784 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,897 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,033 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $54,915 |
| Journalism | $54,360 |
| Geography and Cartography | $53,044 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,657 |
| Sociology | $52,125 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $51,417 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,386 |
| Psychology, General | $50,645 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,587 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $49,957 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $47,723 |
| Human Services, General | $47,540 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $47,221 |
| Anthropology | $47,179 |
| History | $43,954 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | $42,832 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,348 |
These 54 fields listed for Kennesaw State University measure earnings after completion. The $57,552 institution-level snapshot above measures earnings after entry; it is not the same cohort or a total for these fields. 22 additional Kennesaw State University fields have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What test-score data does Kennesaw State University report?
Kennesaw State University's enrolled submitters had SAT section-percentile sums of 1000–1220 in Fall 2024. These are not total-score percentiles or a GPA requirement.
What is Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate?
69.2% in the Fall 2024 cycle — 23,995 admitted from 34,680 applicants.
How much does Kennesaw State University cost?
In-state tuition is $5,808; out-of-state students pay $17,736. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What earnings data does Kennesaw State University report?
Median earnings ten years after entry: $57,552. Major figures measure four years after completion. Source and date limits.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- University of North Georgia — 67.9% admitted
- Young Harris College — 62.6% admitted
- Valdosta State University — 72.3% admitted
- Truett McConnell University — 78.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: IPEDS ADM2024 (Fall 2024 admissions, provisional) · IPEDS HD2024/IC2024 directory · College Scorecard 2026-06-10 release (institution and field-of-study files; earnings from Treasury records). Retrieved 2026-09-01. Chart dates follow this institution's available observations; the release date is not an academic year or an earnings year. Some records end earlier than others. Field-of-study cohort dates are shown with the table. Read the date and population definitions.