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Photo: Jud McCranie / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
69%
Acceptance Rate
41,254
Undergraduates
$18k
Out-of-state tuition
52%
6-yr grad rate
$58k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
69%
Moderately Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1000–1220
ACT Range (2023-24)19–26
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.25
$40 application fee
41,254 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Suburb: Large
Priority: Nov 2, 2026
Application deadline: Jul 1, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$17,736
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$15,048
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$23,833Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$57,552/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio41%
Why Go Here?
$58k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
41.3k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · Suburb: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#31
Deal Score in GA
of 124 rated colleges
Deal Score82
Excellent value
27% First-Gen Students
38% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Priority: Nov 2, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Kennesaw State University is a public college in Kennesaw, GA. It enrolls 41,254 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
82
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
23:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1000–1220
SAT (2023-24)
3.25
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Application deadline: Jul 1, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$17,736
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)63%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)71%
Room & Board (2024-25)$13,287
Median Debt at Graduation$23,833
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81k/yr
Computer Engineering$77k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$74k/yr
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering$73k/yr
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$72k/yr
Construction Management$71k/yr
How to Apply
PriorityNov 2, 2026
Application deadlineJul 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$40 fee
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The Vibe
6
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
Suburb: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
C
Academics
A
Value
C
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at Kennesaw State University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,235 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,661 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,185 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,263 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,309 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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