by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 37,390 undergraduates in 2020, Kennesaw State University is a very large, public university located in Kennesaw, Georgia. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Kennesaw State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Kennesaw State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Kennesaw State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Kennesaw State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Kennesaw State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Kennesaw State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Kennesaw State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Kennesaw State University for Veterans Guide.
Kennesaw State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Kennesaw State University has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 37,390 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 27,688 (74.1%). Part-time attendance was 9,702 (25.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 27,688 | 9,702 | 37,390 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Kennesaw State University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Kennesaw State University #444 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Kennesaw State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Kennesaw State University Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Kennesaw State University, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Kennesaw State University Athletics