Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,008. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Georgia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,808 | $17,736 |
| Housing & meals | $13,027 | $13,027 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $5,614 | $5,614 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,941 | −$1,941 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,008 | $35,936 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
KSU net price compared with other Georgia colleges
KSU has the 22nd-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | University of West Georgia | $12,786 | 43% | $49,587 |
| 19 | Columbus State University | $13,115 | 42% | $44,544 |
| 20 | Augusta University | $13,787 | 49% | $48,472 |
| 21 | University of Georgia | $13,936 | 90% | $68,726 |
| 22 | Kennesaw State University | $15,048 | 52% | $57,552 |
| 23 | College of Coastal Georgia | $15,261 | 26% | $39,318 |
| 24 | Georgia Southern University | $15,267 | 55% | $53,236 |
| 25 | Georgia Gwinnett College | $15,844 | 21% | $47,730 |
| 26 | Georgia State University | $15,931 | 53% | $47,384 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why KSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State University | 69% | $15,048 | 52% | $57,552 | This school |
| Georgia State University | 55% | $15,931 | 53% | $47,384 | |
| University of North Georgia | 68% | $9,823 | 37% | $50,135 | |
| Georgia Southern University | 88% | $15,267 | 55% | $53,236 | |
| Valdosta State University | 72% | $10,945 | 42% | $49,361 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Kennesaw State University would cost you $883 less per year than Georgia State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Kennesaw State University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$3,301).
- Georgia State University gives aided families $3,350 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | KSU | Georgia State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,808 | $8,664 | −$2,856 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $2,000 | −$500 |
| Housing & meals | $13,027 | $16,328 | −$3,301 |
| Personal & travel | $5,614 | $4,662 | +$952 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,941 | −$3,413 | +$1,472 |
| Sticker price | $24,008 | $28,241 | −$4,233 |
| Average grants | −$8,960 | −$12,310 | +$3,350 |
| You pay | $15,048 | $15,931 | −$883 |
“+” means KSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
KSU cost questions
How much is tuition at KSU?
Tuition and fees are $5,808 a year for Georgia residents and $17,736 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending KSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,008 a year for Georgia residents living on campus and about $35,936 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at KSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,048 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,235; $48–75k pay $15,185; $110k+ pay $19,309. These figures are for Georgia residents.
How much debt do KSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,250, and 4.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Kennesaw State University overview