Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, KSU's acceptance rate is 67.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 49.05%. 9,559 men and 11,547 women applied to KSU and 6,469 men and 7,851 women students were accepted.
Among them, 3,511 men and 3,513 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at KSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 21,106 | 9,559 | 11,547 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 14,320 | 6,469 | 7,851 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 7,024 | 3,511 | 3,513 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.85% | 67.67% | 67.99% | - | - |
| Yield | 49.05% | 54.27% | 44.75% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 4,556 students (65% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,258 students (32%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at KSU.
The median SAT score is 1,124 with 570 SAT EBRW and 554 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at KSU. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Kennesaw State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1030 | 1124 | 1210 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 554 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 7,024 first-year students enrolled in KSU. The proportion of full-time students is 94.95% and part-time students is 5.05%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.99% and women students is 50.01%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at KSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,024 | 3,511 | 3,513 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 6,669 | 3,317 | 3,352 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 355 | 194 | 161 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at KSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kennesaw State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Kennesaw State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to KSU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | www.kennesaw.edu/admissions.php |
| Online Application | www.kennesaw.edu/apply.php |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |