At a glance
Average net price
$15,048
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
52.2%
Admission rate
69%
Undergrad size
41,254
In-state tuition
$5,808
Out-of-state tuition
$17,736
Cost of attendance
$24,008
Median earnings (10y)
$57,552
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,113
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 76.7%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (32%), social sciences (18%), business (17%).
- STEM32%
- Health8%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services9%
- Business17.4%~7,195 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering12.2%~5,025 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science9.8%~4,031 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.8%~3,214 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~3,123 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication5.7%~2,335 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education5.3%~2,195 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,980 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,922 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,856 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,832 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech4.3%~1,762 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.1%~1,675 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~561 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.1%~474 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.0%~417 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~359 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~318 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~256 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~190 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~136 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 911 | $29,737 | $26,869 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 572 | $46,343 | $26,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 501 | $64,917 | $25,093 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 499 | $62,690 | $27,736 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 486 | $30,842 | $26,205 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 484 | $96,156 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 476 | $30,113 | $26,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 453 | $44,406 | $25,198 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 439 | $40,293 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 427 | $54,625 | $30,279 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 424 | $62,741 | $23,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 408 | $49,982 | $26,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 357 | $37,906 | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 357 | $49,005 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 333 | $37,330 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 324 | $48,689 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 244 | $68,087 | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 243 | $64,334 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 242 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 240 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 230 | — | $27,683 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 223 | $31,525 | $29,125 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Graduate certificate | 202 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 202 | $69,511 | $30,500 |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 188 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 182 | $41,295 | $26,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 182 | $29,779 | $25,625 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 172 | $62,129 | $28,093 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 169 | $52,359 | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 165 | $50,108 | $25,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 154 | $28,389 | $26,097 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 151 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 142 | $33,473 | $34,375 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Graduate certificate | 133 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 133 | $25,483 | $27,000 |
| Construction Engineering. | Bachelor's | 130 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 125 | $30,157 | $30,500 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | Bachelor's | 123 | — | $30,768 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 117 | $64,769 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 116 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a very large institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 41,254 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Kennesaw State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,048 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,808 for in-state students and $17,736 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,008 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 52.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 76.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $57,552 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Kennesaw State University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (32% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,113. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Kennesaw, Georgia (suburb), Kennesaw State University draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Kennesaw State University
Q.How much does Kennesaw State University cost?
The average net price at Kennesaw State University is $15,048 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,008.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Kennesaw State University?
Kennesaw State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 52.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Kennesaw State University?
Kennesaw State University admits 69% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Kennesaw State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Kennesaw State University graduate earns $57,552 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Kennesaw State University?
Published tuition is $5,808 in-state and $17,736 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Kennesaw State University located?
Kennesaw State University is located in Kennesaw, Georgia (ZIP 30144).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Kennesaw State University at their official website.