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Kennesaw State University (KSU)
- 1000 Chastain Rd
- Kennesaw, GA 30144
- OPEID College Code: 00157700
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- General Phone: (770) 423-6000
- President: Dan Papp
- Website: www.kennesaw.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 20,607
- College Alias: KSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - KSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.kennesaw.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,980 | 4,285 | 7,265 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,719 (58%) | 2,571 (60%) | 4,290 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,067 (62%) | 1,526 (59%) | 2,593 (60%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,167 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | 697 | 27% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: KSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 21% | 15% | 86% | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,878 | $2,834 | $3,446 | $1,827 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 150 | 125 | 99 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,392 | 2,596 | 2,252 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,806 | $3,266 | $3,044 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,678 | $10,948 | $10,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,219 | $8,877 | $9,108 |
| Other Expenses | $2,454 | $2,382 | $2,313 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,219 | $8,877 | $9,108 |
| Other Expenses | $3,444 | $3,343 | $3,246 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,444 | $3,343 | $3,352 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,479 | $15,525 | $15,465 |
| Out of State | $25,351 | $23,207 | $22,781 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,469 | $16,486 | $16,398 |
| Out of State | $26,341 | $24,168 | $23,714 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,250 | $7,609 | $7,396 |
| Out of State | $17,122 | $15,291 | $14,712 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 20,607 Undergraduate: 18,272 Graduate: 2,335
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,150 Female: 12,457
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,214 Female: 11,058
- Graduate Gender Male: 936 Female: 1,399
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 14,195 Part-Time: 6,412
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 13,304 Part-Time: 4,968
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 891 Part-Time: 1,444
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 736 | 4% |
| American Indian | 70 | 0.3% |
| Black | 2,101 | 10% |
| Asian | 602 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 672 | 3% |
| White | 16,426 | 80% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 155 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,070 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,175 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,509 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,272 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,572 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,090 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,279 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 380 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 105 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,143 | 1,602 | 541 |
| Faculty Status | 1,231 | 745 | 486 |
| Tenured Faculty | 284 | 284 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 51 | - | 51 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,113 | 630 | 483 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 248 | 241 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 399 | 381 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 383 | 350 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 239 | 211 | 28 |
| Skilled Crafts | 37 | 36 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 78 | 78 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,565 (590) | $62,396 (296) | $54,707 (294) |
| Professor | $77,729 (107) | $82,302 (65) | $70,651 (42) |
| Associate Professor | $63,453 (128) | $66,439 (67) | $60,172 (61) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,745 (236) | $56,480 (117) | $53,039 (119) |
| Instructor | $42,591 (62) | $43,633 (24) | $41,932 (38) |
| Lecturer | $44,803 (57) | $44,035 (23) | $45,322 (34) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,040 (40) | $75,321 (14) | $76,427 (26) |
| Professor | $86,389 (12) | $81,812 (5) | $89,658 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $76,740 (6) | $75,610 (3) | $77,870 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,685 (11) | $60,000 (1) | $77,254 (10) |
| Instructor | $59,352 (4) | $57,017 (2) | $61,687 (2) |
| Lecturer | $67,791 (7) | $81,525 (3) | $57,491 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,796 (630) | $62,361 (310) | $55,343 (320) |
| Professor | $77,018 (119) | $81,205 (70) | $71,038 (49) |
| Associate Professor | $63,423 (134) | $66,243 (70) | $60,338 (64) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,065 (247) | $56,417 (118) | $53,828 (129) |
| Instructor | $42,953 (66) | $43,865 (26) | $42,359 (40) |
| Lecturer | $45,969 (64) | $46,651 (26) | $45,503 (38) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,080,006 | $753,545 | $1,326,461 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 36% | 64% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 260 | 121 | 139 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 194 | 83 | 111 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 108 | 60 | 48 |
| Golf | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 13 | - | 13 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $72,608 | $58,351 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $23,960 | $25,947 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 17 | 25 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 46% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| White | 32% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 8% |
| 5 Years | 24% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 5 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 29 | 25 |
| Liquor Related | 108 | 149 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 25 | 16 |
| Liquor Related | 69 | 118 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 5 |
| Burglary | 69 | 23 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 5 |
| Burglary | 37 | 22 |
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