Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

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Kennesaw State University is a very large public R2 doctoral research university located in Kennesaw, Georgia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 41,254. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Georgia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 69% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 69% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $15,185 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $113,759. The 4-year graduation rate is 50%, 5 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $57,552.

Acceptance Rate

69.2%

Avg Net Price

$15,048

6-yr Grad Rate

51.5%

Earnings 10yr

$57,552

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
69.2%
SAT Range
1000–1220
ACT Range
19–26
Enrollment
41,254
Student:Faculty
23:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$5,808
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,736
Room & Board
$13,287
Students Receiving Aid
37.7%
Median Debt at Grad

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