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Atlanta, GA · Kennesaw, GA
| Georgia State University | Kennesaw State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,931/yr | $15,048/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,787/yr | $12,235/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,903 | $23,833 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,430/yr | $12,661/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,656/yr | $15,185/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,390/yr | $18,263/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,305/yr | $19,309/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $222/mo | $253/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,392/yr | $13,287/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,002/yr | $16,045/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,110/yr | $5,883/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $28,241/yr | $24,008/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,664/yr | $5,808/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $24,840/yr | $17,736/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 51% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 40% | 33% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 55% | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 940–1180 | 1000–1220 |
| SAT average | 1076 | 1113 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–26 · Math 17–25 | English 17–25 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 30,230 | 23,138 |
| Students accepted | 18,826 | 16,008 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,542 | 8,234 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 51% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 35% | 40% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | 21% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,384/yr | $57,552/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $24,994–$72,355 | $36,258–$86,280 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 49% | 51% |
| Black students graduating | 53% | 54% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 59% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,844/yr | $47,863/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 51% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 31% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 29% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,670/yr | $52,536/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Computer & Information Sciences 16% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% · Engineering 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 16% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Engineering — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business/Commerce, General — $108,995/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $103,312/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 26% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 26,623 | 41,254 |
| Students per professor | 25 : 1 | 23 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 7,529 | 5,004 |
| Average professor pay | $10,404/mo | $9,711/mo |
| Full-time professors | 75% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $27,922 | $43,182 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Kennesaw, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1913 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Men | 41% | 50% |
| Women | 59% | 50% |
| White students | 15% | 39% |
| Black students | 43% | 28% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 17% |
| Asian students | 16% | 6% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 23% | 24% |
| Students age 25+ | 15% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,675/yr | $5,687/yr |
| Endowment | $259.9M | $124.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,271 | 5,912 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,206/yr | $8,480/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,322/yr | $4,547/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 380 | 475 |
| Athletic scholarships | $9.3M | $7.4M |
| Athletics budget | $40.0M | $42.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $40.0M | $42.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $587,630 | $605,699 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.