Kennesaw State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,560

2.47% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,636

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0124%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

69.2%

34,680 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

47,764

70.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.2%

2,429 Graduates

About

Kennesaw State University is a higher education institution located in Cobb County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kennesaw State University were General Psychology (503 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (329 degrees), and Registered Nursing (311 degrees).

In 2024, 8,574 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kennesaw State University. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,107 degrees), 2.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,022 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kennesaw State University is $4,560, which is $−27,360 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Kennesaw State University was 0.0124%, corresponding to 1 out of the 8,063 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Kennesaw State University is $4,560, which is $27,360 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,636.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending Kennesaw State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,560

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kennesaw State University was $4,560. The cost of tuition at Kennesaw State University is $−27,360 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kennesaw State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,636

2024 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Kennesaw State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,636. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Kennesaw State University grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kennesaw State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,971

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kennesaw State University was of $13,971 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.91% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kennesaw State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Kennesaw State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.33% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kennesaw State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0124%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Kennesaw State University was 0.0124%, which represents 1 out of the 8063 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Kennesaw State University received 34,680 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 49.9% annual growth. Out of those 34,680 applicants, 23,995 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.2% acceptance rate.

There were 47,764 students enrolled at Kennesaw State University in 2024. 39% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kennesaw State University has an overall enrollment yield of 38%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

23,995

Accepted Out of 34,680

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kennesaw State University was 69.2% (23,995 admissions from 34,680 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 49.9%, while admissions grew by 49.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kennesaw State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

39%

Submission Percentage (2024)

3,498

Scores Submitted (2024)

39% of enrolled first-time students at Kennesaw State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kennesaw State University had a total enrollment of 47,764 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Kennesaw State University is 33,542 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,222. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at Kennesaw State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kennesaw State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.6% White, 27.9% Black or African American, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.94% Asian, 4.79% Two or More Races, 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0775% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kennesaw State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.6%), followed by White Female (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (15.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.6%) and White Male (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kennesaw State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47,764 students. The full-time enrollment at Kennesaw State University is 33,542 and the part-time enrollment is 14,222. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at Kennesaw State University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kennesaw State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kennesaw State University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Kennesaw State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kennesaw State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
18,938 enrolled students
Black or African American
13,304 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7,526 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kennesaw State University is 39.6% White, 27.9% Black or African American, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.94% Asian, 4.79% Two or More Races, 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0775% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,261 students (2.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 586 more women than men received degrees from Kennesaw State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kennesaw State University is white (4,107 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,022 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kennesaw State University is General Psychology (503 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (329 degrees) and Registered Nursing (311 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kennesaw State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (964 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (296 degrees), and Protective Services (498 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kennesaw State University are Software developers (514,401 people), Other managers (508,987 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (373,685 people), Civil engineers (317,395 people), and Mechanical engineers (222,722 people).

The most specialized majors at Kennesaw State University in 2024 are Engineering (964 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (296 degrees), Protective Services (498 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (74 degrees), and Communications (382 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kennesaw State University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Kennesaw State University are Engineering (964 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (296 degrees), Protective Services (498 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (74 degrees), and Communications (382 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kennesaw State University are Computer Systems Design (617,653 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (615,397 people), Construction (429,050 people), Elementary & secondary schools (407,225 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (383,240 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kennesaw State University.

Comprehensive Transition And Postsecondary (Ctp) Program

Most Common (2024)

18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Kennesaw State University was Comprehensive Transition And Postsecondary (Ctp) Program with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Kennesaw State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,994

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,580

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,994 degrees were awarded to men at Kennesaw State University, which is 0.872 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,580).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kennesaw State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 363 degrees were awarded to men at Kennesaw State University in Computer Science, which is 2.73 times more than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 415 degrees were awarded to men at Kennesaw State University in General Psychology, which is 4.72 times more than the 88 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Kennesaw State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Kennesaw State University is Female and Asian (63.2% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.77% of graduates (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,107 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,022 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
937 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kennesaw State University is white (4,107 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,022 degrees).

1.81% of degree recipients (155 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,148 degrees awarded
White Female
2,141 degrees awarded
White Female
2,114 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kennesaw State University is white female (2,148 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,141 degrees).

Operations

Kennesaw State University has an endowment valued at nearly $124M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.1M (9.75%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Kennesaw State University had a total salary expenditure of 730M. Kennesaw State University employs 353 Lecturers, 336 Assistant professors and 296 Professors. Most academics at Kennesaw State University are Female Lecturer (215), Male Professor (183), and Male Assistant professor (169).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kennesaw State University are: Management, with 601 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 486 employees, and Service with 320 employees.

Endowment

$124M

2024 Endowment

11.4%

growth from 2023

Kennesaw State University has an endowment valued at about $124M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Kennesaw State University grew 11.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $128M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kennesaw State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$10.8M - Federal
$2.47M - State
$75.2k - Local

As of 2024, Kennesaw State University received $10.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.47M from state grants and contracts, and $75.2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$316M

2024 Salaries

10.3%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Kennesaw State University paid a median of $316M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($730M) and a 10.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.72% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$117M

Instructional Salaries

1,328

Number of Employees

In 2024, Kennesaw State University paid a total of $117M to 1,328 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kennesaw State University were Management with 601 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 486 employees, and Service with 320 employees.

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