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Chances of getting into Kennesaw State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
62%
Admission Difficulty for Kennesaw State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into KSU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at KSU is 62%.  It ranks #15 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. KSU is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 5,483 out of 8,773 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 45 percent (SAT 1070/1250 ACT 21/24). Kennesaw State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. Of those applicants who were admitted, 54% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Kennesaw State University is a prized outcome for many students.

The KSU application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Kennesaw State University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

KSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1070-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT 
67%
SAT Scores for Kennesaw State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 540
SAT Math 25th 520
SAT Composite 25th 1070
SAT Scores for Kennesaw State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Kennesaw State University?

Students who get into Kennesaw State University score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1070-1250. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 980. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. KSU ranks #12 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 67 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Kennesaw State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >76%
1160 to 1250 Avg + 62%-76%
1070 to 1160 Avg - 46%-62%
980 to 1070 Reach 31%-46%
Less than 980 Low <31%
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KSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
45%
ACT Scores for Kennesaw State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for Kennesaw State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into KSU?

KSU regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-24. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #15 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Kennesaw State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Kennesaw State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >79%
22 to 24 Avg + 62%-79%
21 to 22 Avg - 52%-62%
20 to 21 Reach 41%-52%
Less than 20 Low <41%
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KSU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.33*
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Kennesaw State University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into KSU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Kennesaw State University was 3.33 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #24 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as KSU accepts 62% of students who apply.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.33 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Admission Statistics

Kennesaw State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,243 3,530 8,773
Accepted 3,263 2,220 5,483
Acceptance Rate 62% 63% 62%
Enrolled 1,764 1,224 2,988
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 54% 55% 54%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kennesaw State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kennesaw State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kennesaw State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kennesaw State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140164 IPEDS survey data for Kennesaw State University.

FAQs

Does Kennesaw State University prefer SAT or ACT?

67% of students submit their SAT scores to KSU. 45% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Kennesaw State University?

62% of those who apply are granted admission to KSU. Admission competition is low and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Kennesaw State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1070 and 1250. 67% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Kennesaw State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 24. 45% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.