Kennesaw State University admits 69% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jul 1, 2027.
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Can I get into Kennesaw State University?
69% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1000–1220 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
34,680 applied, 23,995 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Kennesaw State University cost?
$16,325 a year in-state
Out of state: about $28,589 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,668.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$14,182
$30,000–$48,000
$14,246
$48,000–$75,000
$15,409
$75,000–$110,000
$18,832
over $110,000
$21,295
Sticker, in-state
$25,668
In-state, with aid
$16,325
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $18,072 a year, against $5,808 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $12,264 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Is Kennesaw State University test-optional for fall 2027?
No. Kennesaw State University requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on kennesaw.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate?
69% for fall 2024: 23,995 of 34,680 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Kennesaw State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1000 to 1220 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Kennesaw State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,409 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,668.
How much does Kennesaw State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Kennesaw State University is $18,072 a year, against $5,808 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,325 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $12,264 tuition gap gives about $28,589 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the Kennesaw State University application deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Jul 1, 2027. Checked on kennesaw.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
