Kennesaw State University
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
69.2%
Applications
34,680
Admitted
23,995
Enrolled
9,117
SAT Composite
1010-1210
SAT Math
490-600
SAT Reading
510-620
ACT Composite
19-26
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants34,680reported count
Admits23,99569%
Class seats9,11738% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 34,680 | 23,995 | 69% | 9,117 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 38%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Wait-list policy reported, counts unavailable.
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$57,552
10 yrs after enrollment
52%
6-year completion
$15,048
sticker minus grants
$23,833
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
670fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESName:Barbara
Title:Hair
Office:Associate Director of Institutional Research
Mailing Address:Office of Institutional Research
City/State/Zip/Country:1075 Canton Pl NW, MD 3503
E-mail Address:Kennesaw
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?GA
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:30144
Phone:404-578-3282
Email Address:data@kennesaw.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://ir.kennesaw.edu/publications/common-data-sets.php
Name of College/University:Kennesaw State University
Mailing Address:1000 Chastain Road
City/State/Zip/Country:Kennesaw
Main Phone Number:GA
WWW Home Page Address:30144
Admissions Phone Number:USA
Admissions Office Mailing Address:(470) 578-6000
Admissions E-mail Address:http://www.kennesaw.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(770) 423-6300
Admissions Email Address:KSUAdmit@kennesaw.edu
PublicPublic
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterSemester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.kennesaw.edu/organizational-success/
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History2
Computer Science2
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History2
Computer Science2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8004.72
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69930.67
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59948.63
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49914.81
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991.14
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990.03
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100.00
SAT Math: 700-8003.80
SAT Math: 600-69924.19
SAT Math: 500-59945.45
SAT Math: 400-49924.04
SAT Math: 300-3992.49
SAT Math: 200-2990.03
SAT Math: Total100.00
SAT Composite: 1400-16002.54
SAT Composite: 1200-139926.19
SAT Composite: 1000-119950.34
SAT Composite: 800-99919.61
SAT Composite: 600-7991.29
SAT Composite: 400-5990.03
ACT Composite: 30-366.62
ACT Composite: 24-2930.72
ACT Composite: 18-2347.71
ACT Composite: 12-1714.68
ACT Composite: 6-110.27
ACT Composite: Below 60.00
ACT Composite: Total100.00
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class14.5
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class41.4
Percent in top half of high school graduating class76.8
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class23.2
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class4.9
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:79.7
Percent who had GPA of 4.06.85
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918.24
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7419.42
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4915.70
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2422.49
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9917.24
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.07
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.00
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.00
Total100.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.06.37
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9922.37
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7430.96
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4931.56
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.30
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.36
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.09
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.00
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.00
Total100.00
Percent who had GPA of 4.06.61
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9920.30
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7425.18
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4923.63
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2415.40
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.998.80
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.08
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.00
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.00
Total100.00
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.48
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:98.60
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Same feeX
Application closing date (fall)11
Priority Date1
Priority Date: Month7
Priority Date: Day1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Yes, in part8
No1
Amount of housing deposit:200
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Must have the equivilent of English 1101 and 1101 or higher completed with a grade of "C" or higher
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type D20 Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: https://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar/transfer/military-transfer-credit.php Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): There is no limit. The graduation residency requirement serves as the limit for the amount of credit by exam credit a student may receive If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar/transfer/military-transfer-credit.php X 12 credit hours Semester American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Number12
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar/transfer/military-transfer-credit.php
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:https://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar/transfer/military-transfer-credit.php
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)2%
Percent of men who join fraternities2%
Percent of women who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing35%
Percent who live off campus or commute65%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent of men who join fraternities3%
Percent of women who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing14%
Percent who live off campus or commute86%
Percent of students age 25 and older12%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
Apartments for single studentsX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESMinimum18
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:$190
In-district:$190
In-state (out-of-district):$701
Out-of-state:$721
Financial Aid
13 TABLES2024-20252024-2025 estimated
2023-2024 FinalX
Both FM and IM347054215
Federal$362,500
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$953,738
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$759,561
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$348,370,453
Total Scholarships/Grants$149,958,328
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,640,539
Federal Work-Study$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$151,598,867
Total Self-Help$0
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$216,362,808
Federal$214,357,508
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,735,794
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,304,182
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$434,456,110
Total Scholarships/Grants$273,521,775
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$290,921,180
Total Self-Help$17,399,405
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$8,404,141
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.3,768
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:3
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
ArtX
LeadershipX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CDS-H Page 5 Common Data Set 2024-2025
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio23
based on ____ students38,342
and ____ faculty1,656