[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is KSU to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Kennesaw State University (KSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. KSU's acceptance rate is 69.19% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 34,680 students applied and 23,995 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into KSU.
To apply to KSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, KSU's acceptance rate is 69.19% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.00%. 15,108 men and 19,572 women applied to KSU and 10,366 men and 13,629 women students were accepted.
Among them, 4,511 men and 4,606 women were enrolled in KSU. You can explore the KSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 3,498 students (39% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 1,465 students (16% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at KSU.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,110, including 570 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 540 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 620 and the 25th percentile is 510. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 600 and the 25th percentile is 490.
The median ACT composite score is 22, with a 75th percentile score of 26 and a 25th percentile score of 19 at KSU. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 21.
How competitive is KSU's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at Kennesaw State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,131, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 9,117 first-year students enrolled in KSU. The proportion of full-time students is 94.71% and part-time students is 5.29%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.48% and women students is 50.52%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at KSU.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at KSU. The english proficiency test is required .
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 .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to KSU:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.kennesaw.edu/admissions.php
- Online Application: www.kennesaw.edu/apply.php
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: 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)
KSU Admission Frequently Asked Questions
KSU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 69.19%.
KSU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to KSU is 1,110, and the average ACT score is 22. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
KSU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
KSU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
KSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, KSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, KSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for KSU is 5359 and 4-digit ACT code is 0833.