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The campus of Kennesaw State is in Kennesaw, Georgia, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 560.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Kennesaw State had 18,551 students enrolled (14,569 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 Mail Box 0110
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
General Phone: (770) 423-6000
Admissions Phone: (770) 423-6300
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 423-6074
http://www.kennesaw.edu
Kennesaw State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 791 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics, operations management |
| Education And Teaching | 693 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, middle school teaching, social studies teaching, special ed, English teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 261 | sociology, history, international relations, political science, English, peace and conflict resolution, creative writing, foreign languages and literature, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 174 | information science, computer and info science, computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 164 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Therapy And Counseling | 115 | psychology |
| Media | 110 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 92 | human services, public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 84 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 79 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology |
| Art Studies | 39 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Music | 12 | music, music performance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Kennesaw State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,908 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 761 | 12 |
In 2005, Kennesaw State had a total enrollment of 18,551 students (14,569 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 90% |
| Foreign countries | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
Kennesaw State offers campus housing for 2,000 of its 14,569 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kennesaw, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,658 | 4,119 | 62% | 2,348 | 57% |
| Men | 2,730 | 1,674 | 61% | 949 | 57% |
| Women | 3,928 | 2,445 | 62% | 1,399 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
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 | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (770) 423-6300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,044 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,360 |
| Room and board | $ 9,108 |
| Room charge | $ 5,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,352 |
Financial Aid:
Kennesaw State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 157700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 423-6074
Kennesaw State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 109 | 101 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 88 | 108 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 40 | 64 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $90,289 | 3 | $86,979 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $66,003 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $63,323 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $84,099 | 12 | $68,751 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 64 | $76,555 | 38 | $70,389 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $60,582 | 64 | $55,310 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 71 | $49,244 | 85 | $47,324 |
| Instructor | academic year | 30 | $41,585 | 59 | $39,562 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $38,425 | 14 | $42,354 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 230 | $58,471 | 260 | $50,632 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 13 | 16 |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Track | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 11 | 12 |
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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