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Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, Georgia · Public

79%acceptance rate
1010–1210SAT middle 50%
19–26ACT middle 50%
$17,566average net price, in-state

Kennesaw State admitted 79% of 33,513 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1010–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 48% of students graduate within six years.

Your chances at Kennesaw State

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Early decision and early action

Kennesaw State doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Kennesaw State rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • –

Considered

  • –

Not considered

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.48 GPA. 18% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.06%
  • 3.75–3.9921%
  • 3.50–3.7425%
  • 3.25–3.4924%
  • 3.00–3.2415%
  • 2.50–2.999%
  • 2.00–2.490.0%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $25,927 in-state and $37,181 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,566 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$13,754
  • $30–48k$14,822
  • $48–75k$17,890
  • $75–110k$20,179
  • $110k+$20,512

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