Kennesaw State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Kennesaw State University is a public school with 43,190 students enrolled. This college is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Kennesaw State University.

Majors
Offered
114
Kennesaw State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 114 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Kennesaw State University student retention rate is fair at 75% (well above Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at Kennesaw State University is below average: 52%.

Student to faculty ratio at Kennesaw State University is reasonable: 22:1. Learn more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, $15,800 annually. The additional fees at Kennesaw State University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,400; this totals $17,200 a year.

Read the details about Kennesaw State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 21,106 applications were submitted and 14,320 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Kennesaw State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,400
High
Kennesaw State University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Kennesaw State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Kennesaw State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 6,000 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- around $8,400 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Kennesaw State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Kennesaw State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Kennesaw State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Rd
Kennesaw, Georgia
30144, USA
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