Kennesaw State University Admissions 2024-25

Acceptance Rate

Kennesaw State University acceptance rate is 68% for international students in 2024. It is among the 29% of the most difficult universities to get into in the United States. 

 

Kennesaw State University accepted 67.85% of applicants in 2023. It has been consistent with its 67.98% average acceptance rate over the past eight years. However, admission was slightly more competitive in 2023 compared to the previous year. The 2023 yield (enrolled students) of 49.05% fell below the 56.42% average period. The number of KSU applicants decreased by 300 (1.44%) compared to the prior year.

 

Entry Requirements

The university offers over 150 graduate and undergraduate programmes. In the recent academic year, the university saw an enrollment of 41,181 students. There are few Kennesaw State University entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. It is advised that applicants who wish to be admitted to undergraduate and graduate programmes adhere to the rules listed below.

 

For Undergraduate Admissions-

• Official transcripts
• Minimum GPA 2.50 
• SAT/ACT scores
• SAT (Evidence-based reading and writing) - 500
• ACT (English/Reading) - 18
• English Proficiency Test: TOEFL iBT- 79+; TOEFL PBT 550+; IELTS- 6.5
• Assessment of high school records, including GPA

 

SAT or ACT scores must be submitted by applicants with a GPA of less than 3.2 in order to be considered for undergraduate admission to Kennesaw State University.

 

For Graduate Admissions-

• Official transcripts from every previous university or college
• Analysis of academic records
• Bachelor's degree from a college or university with accreditation
• Min. GPA over 2.75
• English language proficiency test scores: TOEFL PBT - 550; TOEFL CBT - 213; TOEFL iBT - 80
• GRE/GMAT scores

 

Fees

Kennesaw State University, a public institution, offers affordable options for Indian students. Over 170 programmes are available to international students at the university. The Kennesaw State University fees range up to $40,212 /Yr for full-time programmes.  Listed below are the top courses along with their average annual fees-

• M.S Computer Science - $20,524 /Yr
• M.S Information Technology - $20,524 /Yr
• M.S.W - $20,524 /Yr
• M.S Software Engineering - $20,524 /Yr
• M.Acc - $20,524 /Yr
• M.B.A/M.S.I.S - $20,524 /Yr
• M.S Mechanical Engineering - $20,524 /Yr
• M.Acc - $20,524 /Yr

 

Placements

Over the years, the university has shown to have a high rate of successful career outcomes. According to the first destination survey, 79.47% of 2019–2020 graduates had full-time jobs waiting for them when they graduated. The Kennesaw State University placements and career centre's services have helped to improve graduate outcomes over the years, which has also played a role. The university offers many opportunities for experiential learning, including co-ops, internships, and job shadowing programmes. 

 

The Career Services Center supports the University's mission by assisting alumni and current students in developing their careers and preparing for the dynamic workplace. It provides access to services, programmes, and experiences that develop knowledgeable and competitive professionals who will contribute to local and international communities through strategic engagement with internal and external partners. Every semester, the university also hosts a variety of career fairs on its campus. This includes job and internship fairs for graduate schools, STEM fields, co-ops, and accounting, finance, and fintech. Additionally, students have access to career-related resources like the GAfutures Career Self-Assessment Tool, BigInterview, and Handshake.