More selective than 52% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
40% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 21% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose KSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
KSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, KSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 620 |
| SAT math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1000 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
KSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | 510–620 | 490–600 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 69% | 520–620 | 500–600 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is KSU compared with other Georgia colleges?
KSU has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Toccoa Falls College | 66% | 44% | $21,642 |
| 20 | University of North Georgia | 68% | 37% | $9,823 |
| 21 | Clayton State University | 68% | 40% | $8,365 |
| 22 | Mercer University | 69% | 70% | $23,847 |
| 23 | Kennesaw State University | 69% | 52% | $15,048 |
| 24 | Valdosta State University | 72% | 42% | $10,945 |
| 25 | Emmanuel University | 74% | 42% | $20,925 |
| 26 | Georgia Southwestern State University | 75% | 41% | $12,019 |
| 27 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 76% | 36% | $6,842 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at KSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
KSU admissions questions
What is the KSU acceptance rate?
Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 16,008 of 23,138 applicants were admitted.
Does KSU require the SAT or ACT?
Kennesaw State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 40% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for KSU?
The middle 50% of Kennesaw State University enrolled first-year students scored 1000–1220 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at KSU?
51% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (8,234 of 16,008).
Is KSU getting harder to get into?
Kennesaw State University accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 69% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Kennesaw State University overview