KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

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Kennesaw State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Kennesaw, GA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1000 Chastain Rd Mail Box 0110
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
Main Phone: (770) 423-6000
Web Site: www.kennesaw.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 11,740 (full-time equivalent) students. 82.4% of students attend full-time, while 17.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 576 male students and 863 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40% of the student body, while females made up 60%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (3)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 70.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 490 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Peace Study

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Kennesaw State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Kennesaw State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Kennesaw State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Peach Belt Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,960
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,294
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,990

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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