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Kennesaw State University acceptance rate, GPA needed and real cost

Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants. It is a public university in Kennesaw, Georgia, with about 41,254 undergraduates. The sticker price is $19,603 a year for state residents, but after aid the average family pays $16,325.

69%Acceptance rate

1000–1220Middle 50% SAT

19–26Middle 50% ACT

$16,325Average cost after aid / year

50%Graduation rate

$53,339Typical early-career earnings

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need for Kennesaw State University?

Admitly estimates a typical Georgia resident needs about a 3.0 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 3.4 for admission to be likely (80%+).

The U.S. Department of Education does not collect high school GPAs, so Admitly does not publish an "average GPA" figure. Colleges that report one do so in their own Common Data Set.

Chances of getting into Kennesaw State University by GPA

Assumes an SAT of 1150, the middle score for admitted students. A higher or lower score moves these numbers. GPA is unweighted, on a 4.0 scale.

GPA	Georgia resident	Out-of-state
2.5	27% Reach	10% Reach
2.7	33% Target	13% Reach
3.0	56% Target	27% Reach
3.3	76% Target	49% Target
3.5	86% Likely	64% Target
3.7	92% Likely	77% Target
3.9	94% Likely	81% Likely
4.0	94% Likely	81% Likely

Likely = 80% or higher, Target = 30–80%, Reach = under 30%. Course rigour, class rank, activities and AP scores all change the estimate.

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What families actually pay at Kennesaw State University

Yearly cost after need-based grants, by household income. Sticker price is $19,603 a year for state residents including room and board.

Family income	In-state	Out-of-state
Under $50k	$14,200	$24,600
$50k – $100k	$15,400	$25,800
$100k – $150k	$18,800	$29,300
$150k – $250k	$19,600	$31,867
Over $250k	$19,600	$31,867

Out-of-state figures add most of the tuition difference, since state grants rarely follow students across state lines.

Outcomes

50%Finish their degree

77%Return for second year

$53,339Median earnings, early career

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

Common questions about Kennesaw State University

What is the acceptance rate at Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State University admits 69% of applicants, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need to get into Kennesaw State University?

Admitly estimates a typical Georgia resident needs about a 3.0 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 3.4 for admission to be likely (80%+). This is an estimate from Admitly's admission model, not an official cutoff: course rigour, test scores, activities and essays all matter.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Kennesaw State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1000–1220 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.

How much does Kennesaw State University cost after financial aid?

The sticker price is $19,603 a year for state residents including room and board, but the average family pays $16,325 after grants. Families earning under $50k pay about $14,200 in-state.

What is the graduation rate at Kennesaw State University?

50% of students finish their degree, and 77% return for a second year.

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