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Kennesaw State University
Explore admissions details for Kennesaw State University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About KSU
Kennesaw State University is a public institution in Kennesaw, GA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Kennesaw State University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 69%. Reported student size is about 39,503, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Kennesaw State University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Kennesaw State University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
69%
Average SAT
1,120
Average ACT
23
Student Size
39,503
In-State Tuition
$5,786
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,040
KSU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Kennesaw State University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average SAT shown here is 1,120, and the midpoint ACT composite is 23. Graduation rate is 47%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Kennesaw State University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
69%
Graduation Rate
47%
SAT Average
1,120
ACT Composite
23
SAT Reading
580
SAT Math
570
Graduation Rate
47%
Control
Public
KSU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Kennesaw State University reports in-state tuition of $5,786 and out-of-state tuition of $17,040. Average net price is $16,972, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $24,618 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $23,833.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Kennesaw State University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$5,786
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,040
Average Net Price
$16,972
Attendance Cost
$24,618
Average Net Price
$16,972
Cost of Attendance
$24,618
Median Debt
$23,833
KSU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Kennesaw State University enrolls about 39,503 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $57,552.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Kennesaw State University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
39,503
Median Earnings
$57,552
KSU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Kennesaw State University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Kennesaw State University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Kennesaw State University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to KSU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether KSU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Kennesaw State University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
KSU GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
KSU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Kennesaw State University?
Kennesaw State University currently shows an acceptance rate of 69% in this dataset.
How competitive is Kennesaw State University?
Kennesaw State University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Kennesaw State University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Kennesaw State University cost?
Kennesaw State University reports in-state tuition of $5,786, out-of-state tuition of $17,040, and an average net price of $16,972.
What test scores are shown for Kennesaw State University?
Kennesaw State University shows an average SAT of 1,120 and an ACT composite midpoint of 23.
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