Kennesaw State University

Overview of Kennesaw State University (KSU)

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The university is a leader in innovative teaching and learning, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. It provides a vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, Kennesaw State University is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution, which makes is one of only 6% of colleges and universities with this status in the United States.

Kennesaw State University was ranked among the top public universities and 20th nationally in National Universities Where Most Accepted Students Enroll. It also ranked among National Universities in 2022 Best Colleges.

The total student population at Kennesaw State University is 41,181, with 37,390 enrolled in undergraduate programs. The school employs approximately 1,246 full-time and 759 part-time faculty members. This makes the student-to-faculty ratio 22:1, which is above the national average reported by the National Center for Education Statistics in 2018. As a result, some students may find it more difficult to interact with professors one-on-one. There are also approximately 338 graduate assistants, 78 of whom provide instructional support and 260 who perform research.

Top Rankings For Kennesaw State University

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KSU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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KSU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Kennesaw State University offers estimated costs for students. For the 2022-2023 academic year, tuition for in-state undergraduate students is $4,450. This assumes students enroll in 12 hours per semester for two semesters. The cost for out-of-state undergraduate students, however, is $15,704. There are also many other expenses associated with earning a degree at this university. Students should anticipate spending $1,500 on books and supplies, $1,336 on fees, $4,298 on personal items, and $2,597 on transportation. Additionally, Kennesaw State University charges $8,400 for room and $4,547 for meals. This makes the total anticipated cost of attendance $27,253 per year for Georgia residents and $38,507 for non-residents.

It's important to realize that tuition and fees will differ for graduate students. Additionally, some programs do not follow the regular cost tables. The university offers several times of financial aid for students, including grants, scholarships, loans, and graduate research assistantships.

Kennesaw State University believes that students from all economic backgrounds should have the opportunity to attend. All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so that potential sources of financial aid can be identified. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88% of students received some form of financial aid, although 40% still required student loans of some kind.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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Kennesaw State University offers student-centered, research-driven education to help students succeed through exploration, collaboration, and rigor. They strive to produce professionals who others want as colleagues and leaders. Students can choose from over 170 degree programs in top subjects such as education, business, architecture, construction, management, science, nursing, health sciences, and the arts. The university also has a full range of professional development programs to enhance career growth.

Academic units available include:

The retention rate for first-time, full-time, undergraduate freshmen who began their studies in 2019 was 80%. This is significantly above the national average of 68% for the entire nation. The rate for part-time bachelor’s students was lower, however, totaling at 67%. This data indicates that the majority of students enrolled at the university were happy with their overall experience and chose to return in 2020.

The overall graduation rate for full-time, first-time students who began their studies in fall 2015 was 49%, while the transfer-out rate was 29%. Only 17% of these students were able to graduate within four years, while most required six years to complete graduation requirements.

The university is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Kennesaw State University is also home to many academic programs that have been accredited by other organizations, boards, and associations. Some other accrediting bodies associated with the institution include the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Student Population Total

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Outcome & Salary

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Almost 80% of 2019-2020 graduates report positive post-graduate outcomes. Of those who responded the university survey, just over 70% were working, while 8% were enrolled in continuing education. Approximately 19% were still looking for employment.

The average salary reported was $50,589, with almost 95% of those employed working full-time and 5% working part-time. Some of the leading employers for graduates include Cobb County School District, Kennesaw State University, WellStar Health System, Northside Hospital, Cherokee County School, and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Of those pursuing further education, most enrolled in the following program types:

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