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Kennesaw State University (KSU)

Black Pinpoint 3391 Town Point Drive, Suite 1000 MD 9111 | Kennesaw, GA | 30144-5591

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

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Best Northeast
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Green Colleges
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The Best 389 Colleges

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
23,138
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Acceptance Rate
69%
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Average HS GPA
3.47

Deadlines

Regular
June 30

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 600

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1030 - 1120

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25

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Testing Policies

Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
89/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$19,630
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$2,597
On-Campus Room and Board
12497
Approximate Expenses per year
$36,224

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
23 : 1
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Terminal Degree
1,425

Gender

Minority
675
Women
1,086
Men
International
53

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
19%
Graduate in 5 years
40%
Graduate in 6 years
46%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

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

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

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

06. Student Body

Gender

50% female50% male

Out of State

4% are out
of state96% are
in-state

Students

75% are
full time25% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
40,591
Foreign Countries Represented
127

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.13%
Asian
5.82%
Black
26.69%
Hispanic
15.65%
Caucasian
42.58%
Unknown
2.41%
International
1.73%

07. Mental Health

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
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

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
else {
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

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
92%
Students
14%
First-Year Students
38%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Campus Green

Check out our virtual tour. https://maps.kennesaw.edu/

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/

The Commons (Student Culinary Center)

Housing

Brand New Academic Buildings; Nursing, Social Sciences, and Business

Most Popular Places Off Campus

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.

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.

20 Minutes from Downtown Atlanta

The Battery

Outlet Shops at Atlanta

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Garrett Campbell
Assistant Director of Campus Visitation
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions 3391 Town Point Drive, MD #9015 Kennesaw, GA 30144
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470-578-4636

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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470-578-4636

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Times vary - https://visit.kennesaw.edu/index.php

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


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


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Participate in intercollegiate sports
1%

Men's Sports (Owls)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Owls)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Paula Almond
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
271
Number of Honor Societies
23
Number of Social Sororities
14
Number of Religious Organizations
31
Join a fraternity
3%
Join a sorority
4%

12. Student Services

Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

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

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

91%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

40%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell Marketing and Apple Computer

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 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

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
06 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
03 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
19%
Graduate in 5 years
40%
Graduate in 6 years
46%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
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02 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • African Studies.
  • Asian Studies/Civilization.
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03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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04 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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05 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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06 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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07 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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08 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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09 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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10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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11 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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12 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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13 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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14 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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15 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
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16 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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17 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
  • Environmental Science.
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18 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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19 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
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20 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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21 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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22 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Human Services, General.
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23 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • Geography.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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24 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.

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