How much is the KSU tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, KSU's tuition & fees is $5,786 for Georgia residents and $17,040 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $27,253 for Georgia residents and $38,507 for out-of-state students when a student lives on-campus.
KSU Tuition & Expenses
2022-2023 Rate |
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Georgia Residents Tuition & Fees | $5,786 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $17,040 |
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Books & Supplies Costs | $1,500 |
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On-campus Room & Board | $12,947 |
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On-campus Expenses | $7,020 |
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Off-campus Room & Board | $12,947 |
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Off-campus Expenses | $7,020 |
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2023-2024 Projection |
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Georgia Residents Tuition & Fees | $7,122 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $18,376 |
How Much Does it Cost to Go to KSU for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $68,160 at KSU. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $154,977. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $128,701.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, KSU' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $12,960. Compared to public, four-years colleges in Georgia, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $10,033.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Kennesaw State University | $5,786 | $17,040 |
U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,672 |
Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
Private Schools | $20,937 |
Georgia Four-years Colleges | $15,800 |
Public Schools | $5,352 | $10,033 |
Private Schools | $19,537 |
Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between KSU and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | $5,786 | $17,040 |
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Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | $8,478 | $23,709 |
Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Kennesaw State University has increased by 0.08% over the past 10 years from $17,027 to $17,040. The graduate tuition & fee has increased by 7.32% from $19,124 to $20,524.
The living costs increased by 3.36% last year and 9.63% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Kennesaw State University, 32,425 students (83%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $6,569.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at KSU is $31,938 for students living on-campus and $31,938 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 7,523 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $7,854 and the average amount of student loans is $6,153.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
KSU's acceptance rate is 81.59%. A total of 20,806 applicants applied to and 16,975 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 8,628 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 50.83%.
To apply to KSU, 5 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are required to apply to KSU. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 1,150 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 23.
Its SAT score is similar to the national average score of 1,168. The ACT score is similar to the national average score of 24.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
SAT Total | 1,150 | 1,050 | 1,250 |
National Average | 1,168 | | |
Georgia Average | 1,112 | | |
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SAT EBRW | 580 | 530 | 630 |
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SAT Math | 570 | 520 | 620 |
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ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 26 |
National Average | 24 | | |
Georgia Average | 22 | | |
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ACT Math | 22 | 18 | 26 |
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ACT English | 22 | 19 | 25 |
Student Population
Kennesaw State University has a total of 43,190 students including 38,927 undergraduate and 4,263 graduate students. By gender, there are 20,901 male students and 21,998 female students attending KSU. The school offers online degree programs and 8,754 students enrolled online exclusively (20.27% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
Total | 42,899 |
20,901 | 21,998 |
Undergraduate | 38,891 |
19,295 | 19,596 |
Graduate | 4,008 |
1,606 | 2,402 |
Directory & Academic Information
Directory Information |
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Address | 1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA |
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Phone | 470-578-6000 |
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WEB | www.kennesaw.edu |
Degree & Programs |
Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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Program Offered | 183 Programs |
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Online Program Offered | 17 Online Programs |
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Graduate Program Offered | 49 Graduate Programs |
Academic Stats |
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Acceptance Rate | 67.85% |
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Yield | 49.05% |
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Student Population | 43,190 |
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Graduation Rate | 46% |
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Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
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Retention Rate | 75% (Full-time), 58% (Part-time) |
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Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 22 to 1 |
Faculty & Staffs |
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Number of Faculties | 1,246 (Full-time), 759 (Part-time) |
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Number of Staffs | 3,290 (Full-time), 981 (Part-time) |
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Average Faculty Salary | $74,069 |
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Average Staff Salary | $59,829 |