C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA Kennesaw State, founded in 1963, is a public, liberal arts school. It attained university status in 1996. Its 185-acre campus is located in Kennesaw, 25 miles from Atlanta. Web Site www.kennesaw.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 23,592 Women 13,542 (57.4%) Men 10,050 (42.6%) Graduate Students 2,122 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 54% of 11,309 applicants were admitted No No May 8 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.23 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 538 average 490-580 range of middle 50% 547 average 500-590 range of middle 50% 511 average 460-560 range of middle 50% 23 average 21-24 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,536 Out-of-state: $30,992 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,326 Out-of-state: $20,782 Room and Board $10,210 Average Percent of Need Met 84% Average Freshman Award $4,422 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $24,740
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 755 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 8% of classes 10-19 students: 16% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 21% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 13% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Kennesaw Population 32,001 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Atlanta Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 5.4E+001% of freshmen, 16% of all students NCAA Division I Owls 5% of women participate 4% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.9% First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 56% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.5% Asian 19.2% Black/African-American 7.6% Hispanic/Latino 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 62.2% White 2.8% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is not accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required May 8 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1000 Chastain Road City, State, Zip Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone (770) 423-6300 Fax (770) 423-6541 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification recruitment@kennesaw.edu. No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline May 8 Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Proof of immunization required for freshmen Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 54% of 11,309 applicants were admitted 53% of 6,493 applicants were admitted 55% of 4,816 applicants were admitted 4,024 (66%) of 6,073 admitted students enrolled 2,233 (65%) of 3,448 admitted students enrolled 1,791 (68%) of 2,625 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 18% Score of 500-600 55% Score of 400-500 26% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 19% Score of 500-600 60% Score of 400-500 19% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 11% Score of 500-600 45% Score of 400-500 40% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% 538 average 490-580 range of middle 50% 547 average 500-590 range of middle 50% 511 average 460-560 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.23 3.75 and Above 12% 3.50-3.74 16% 3.25-3.49 21% 3.00-3.24 25% 2.50-2.99 25% 2.00-2.49 1% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 2% Score of 24-29 32% Score of 18-23 64% Score of 12-17 2% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 23 average 21-24 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer Top tenth: 2.7E+001% Top quarter: 3.5E+001% Top half: 9.8E+001% Bottom half: 2.0E+000%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,536 Out-of-state: $30,992 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,326 Out-of-state: $20,782 Room and Board $10,210 Books and Supplies Other Expenses Payment Plans APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Deadline Priority deadline April 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001577 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 84% Average Award $4,422 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,330 (91.2%) of freshmen 2,491 (74.8%) of applicants 2,381 (95.6%) of applicants with financial need 340 (14.3%) of aid recipients Received by 1,948 (81.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,833 Received by 17 (.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,888 Received by 1,751 (73.5%) of aid recipients 13 (.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $935 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 67% Average Award $4,322 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 14,813 (83.5%) of undergraduates 12,119 (68.3%) of applicants 11,584 (95.6%) of applicants with financial need 2,042 (17.6%) of aid recipients Received by 10,365 (89.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,407 Received by 117 (1.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,399 Received by 5,221 (45.1%) of aid recipients 77 (.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,218
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 63% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $24,740 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 2.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 3.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education, English, Social Sciences, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Foreign Languages Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Theater/Drama, Performing Arts, Music Community Service, Leadership, Memberships Community Service, Memberships, Leadership Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation, Veterans' Children Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, Veterans' Children, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation, Handicapped Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $2,817
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting African Studies Anthropology Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biochemistry Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biotechnology Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Dance, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Finance, General Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Geographic Information Science and Cartography Geography History, General Human Services, General Information Science/Studies International Business/Trade/Commerce International Relations and Affairs Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Kinesiology and Exercise Science Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Restaurant/Food Services Management Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Social Studies Teacher Education Sociology Speech Communication and Rhetoric Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Communication/journalism None Double major, Honors program, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 755 Part-Time Faculty 683 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 78% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 8% of classes 10-19 students: 16% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 21% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 13% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes 2-9 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 35% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,878,950 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 2625 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Conflict Management, Master of Science in Applied Statistics, Master of Science, Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts in Professional Writing, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Science in Information Systems Master's Programs of Study Accounting American Studies Applied Statistics Art Education Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry Communication--General Computer Science Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies Criminal Justice and Criminology Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education English Education English as a Second Language Exercise and Sports Science Foreign Languages Education Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Information Science International Affairs Mathematics Education Middle School Education Nursing--General Physics Public Administration Reading Education Secondary Education Social Work Special Education Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Science Doctoral Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Nursing--General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Kennesaw Population 32,001 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Atlanta Large town 384 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station 35 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta 10 mile(s) from campus in Marietta Weather Nearest Train Station 25 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta Temperature 31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Single student apartments Students in College Housing 5.4E+001% of freshmen, 16% of all students Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 84% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available Campus Advisory Webpage, Early Notification System that will send rapid email, text, and phone messages to all staff and students PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Owls Black and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra 5% of women participate 4% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 23,592 Women 13,542 (57.4%) Men 10,050 (42.6%) Full-Time Undergraduates 17,732 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.9% Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 2,122 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.5% Asian 19.2% Black/African-American 7.6% Hispanic/Latino 4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 62.2% White 2.8% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 79.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years 43.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 56% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015