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Recognized for its programs in nursing, education and business, Kennesaw State University's main campus is located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The university is set on 240 acres of land. Kennesaw State University has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. The central campus of the university was established in 1963. Classes are held at:
The university's mascot is Scrappy, and the sports teams of KSU are known as the Fighting Owls. Larry Nelson, Senior PGA Golf Pro; Cindy Bowden, U.S. Olympian; Doug Stoner, Georgia State Senator; and Andy Azula, Advertising visionary are all renowned alumni of the university.
The campus of Kennesaw State is in Kennesaw, GA, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Kennesaw State include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Kennesaw State is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Kennesaw State had 20,607 students enrolled (18,044 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Kennesaw State values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Sun Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Rd
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
General Phone: (770) 423-6000
http://www.kennesaw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,132 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, sales and marketing, managerial economics, operations management |
| Education and Teaching | 920 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, middle school teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 412 | English, political science, history, international relations, sociology, peace and conflict resolution, creative writing, foreign languages and literature, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 212 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Media | 199 | communication studies |
| Science | 174 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 171 | information science, computer and info science, computer science, computer security |
| Therapy and Counseling | 161 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 138 | human services, social work, public administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 125 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 67 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics, statistics |
| Art Studies | 39 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Music | 13 | music performance, music |
Number of programs and degrees for Kennesaw State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,854 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 968 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Kennesaw State had a total enrollment of 20,607 students (18,044 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Kennesaw State offers campus housing for 3,044 of its 18,044 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kennesaw, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,265 | 4,290 | 59% | 2,493 | 58% |
| Men | 2,980 | 1,719 | 58% | 1,023 | 60% |
| Women | 4,285 | 2,571 | 60% | 1,470 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,144 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,726 |
| Room and board | $ 9,496 |
| Room charge | $ 4,737 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,558 |
Financial Aid:
Kennesaw State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157700)
Kennesaw State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 124 | 107 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 134 | 135 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 62 | 97 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $93,868 | 9 | $98,783 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $89,874 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $78,786 | 12 | $77,869 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $60,759 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $85,225 | 30 | $80,607 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 64 | $85,240 | 40 | $71,968 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 70 | $68,186 | 66 | $63,275 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 122 | $56,899 | 133 | $53,854 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $42,927 | 28 | $42,653 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 32 | $46,293 | 42 | $46,175 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 305 | $63,545 | 309 | $56,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| Track | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 0 | 2 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
Anthropology
Cartography
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kennesaw State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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