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Kennesaw State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1010 to 1210

ACT Range19 to 26

Average GPA3.48

Acceptance Rate69.2%

Kennesaw State’s acceptance rate suggests admission is within reach for many students. Because scores are still required, set a practical SAT target: the middle of the 1010-1210 range is solid, and the upper end gives you more room if your GPA is below the 3.48 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Kennesaw State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Kennesaw State University enrolls about 42,840 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Kennesaw State has a 77% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 52%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1. Kennesaw State is test-required for admissions.

Location

Kennesaw, GA

Undergrad Enrollment42,840

Freshman Retention77%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio23:1

Graduation Rate52%

Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Kennesaw State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

November 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

July 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Kennesaw State requires SAT or ACT scores, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for retakes that can improve your score or superscore, and treat October as the last fall retake likely to arrive before the November 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Kennesaw State is a public Conference USA university with in-state tuition of $5,700 and out-of-state tuition of $20,610. About 47% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

In-State Tuition$5,700

Out-of-State Tuition$20,610

Room and Board$13,287

Average Merit Award$1,070

Application Fee$40

Students on Aid47%

Average Aid Package$17,357

Average Debt at Grad$24,559

At Kennesaw State, out-of-state tuition is $20,610, while in-state tuition is $5,700, before room and board of $13,287. Aid reaches 47% of students, with an average package of $17,357. Merit awards average $1,070. For context, average debt at graduation is $24,559.