Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University Overview

Kennesaw State University is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Kennesaw, Georgia. KSU was founded in 1963 and now enrolls around 41,181 students a year, including 37,390 undergrads. KSU provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at KSU! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of KSU's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? KSU students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? KSU has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? KSU has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at KSU on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at KSU on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is June 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by August 1.

Is KSU a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what KSU offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

KSU Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into KSU. The acceptance rate at KSU is 83%. Last year, 18,601 students applied to KSU and 15,460 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at KSU

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at KSU, around 80% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 47% of students who started at KSU earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook KSU Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with KSU directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

KSU's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. KSU's endowment was valued at $52.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, KSU spends about $5,279 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at KSU

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. KSU meets 54% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend KSU full-time are awarded $10,576 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $26,295 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at KSU. Based on this information, how does KSU sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is KSU a good school for you?

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Where is KSU?

KSU is located in the suburban setting of Kennesaw, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want to see KSU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Kennesaw, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what KSU and Kennesaw are like without leaving home.

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