Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a public university in Kennesaw, Georgia. KSU was founded in 1963 as a junior college, became a 4-year school in 1978, and received university status in 1996, becoming a member of the University System of Georgia. Today, the university awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
KSU focuses on teaching and learning, offers a general education program, and is committed to public service, scholarly and creative work, and applied research. The 384 acre campus is home to more than 23,000 students.
Kennesaw State University
Academics
The third largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw State University has several colleges, including the Bagwell College of Education, the Coles College of Business, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of the Arts, and the WellStar College of Health and Human Services. KSU offers more than 40 undergraduate degree programs and a number of applied undergraduate and graduate certificate programs.
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including art, education, the liberal arts, music, sports management, information systems, marketing, and exercise and health sciences. Minors are offered in many of these fields, including anthropology, criminology, gerontology, professional sales, and in different cultural areas, such as Asian studies, Latin American studies, and Native American studies. There are also undergraduate certificate programs in fields such as alternative dispute resolution, forensic chemistry, legal interpreting, and public history.
Master’s degrees are awarded in accounting, business, education, conflict management, professional writing, public administration, nursing, information systems, and applied computer science. Graduate certificates are awarded in creative writing and in professional writing for international audiences.
Library Resources
In addition to resources such as electronic databases, laptops for loans in the library, and a large collection of print volumes, the KSU library system also has special collection in children’s literature and team literature. It also houses rare books and government documents.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Kennesaw State University.
The university has made a deep commitment to expanding the global experience of KSU students, through its “Get Global” initiative, which was first conceived in 2007. This program offers multiple opportunities for international learning experiences, which can lead to Global Engagement Certification.
Future Scholars
KSU also offers the Future Scholars Program, which supports minority students studying to become educators. The program is a collaborative effort between the Bagwell College of Education and the College of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Kennesaw State University
Admissions
Admissions to KSU are competitive. The requirements for admission include an SAT score of 950 or an ACT score of 20 along with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5. The KSU website provides the “Freshman Admission Predictor Form,” an online tool that uses information about the applicant’s high school career to determine whether that applicant will meet admission requirements. Applicants should be prepared to list various high school courses they have completed and their predicted GPA in order for the Predictor to function properly.
Undergraduate students must meet the following an entry requirements: four courses in English, four in mathematics, three in natural sciences, two in foreign languages in the same language, and three in social sciences. Students must graduate from high school. The GED is only honored for students who have been out of high school for more than five years. Graduate students must meet individual program requirements for admission.
The Office of Admissions also offers a Hispanic Admissions Assistance program to support Hispanic students—first generation or otherwise—in the application and admissions process.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs. Scholarships are available for both need- and merit-based students, and the Financial Aid office will assist students in identifying other private sources of scholarships funds.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Kennesaw State University 4110th for the average student loan amount.
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The campus offers more than 100 clubs and athletic activities. The student body is a diverse mix of traditional, nontraditional, residential, and commuter students. Intramural athletics include basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, track, and soccer.
Residential Life
There are over 3000 students living in one of four unique on-campus communities: University Place, KSU Place, University Village, and University Village Suites. The dorms are “apartment-style” and include private baths and bedrooms. Students living in residences without kitchens must participate in a meal plan at KSU Dining Services; students with kitchens may choose to participate in meal plans or not.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Kennesaw State University?
The KSU athletic department is known as the Owls. The Owls compete in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Sun conference. with baseball, golf, basketball, cross-country, and track for men and basketball, softball, tennis, cross-country and track, and soccer for women. There is also a competitive cheer team.
The school colors are black and gold. The Athletic Department provides a sports medicine staff that provides therapy and medical support to all student athletes. Sports facilities include separate fields for baseball, soccer, and softball. There is also an outdoor track, and an indoor athletic facility.
The athletic program at KSU began in 1981, and the University achieved membership in the Georgia Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the National Association of Intercollegiate State University Athletics in 1982-1983. It was provisionally accepted as a member of the NCAA in 1992 and has since become a full member.
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Traditions
KSU offers several alumni clubs that help maintain connections between graduates from specific disciplines. These clubs include areas like the College of Education, Black Alumni, College of Business, Communication Alumni, and Nursing Alumni.
Local Community
Kennesaw, Georgia is only 20 miles from Atlanta, home to major sports teams and various art and culture organizations. Attractions in Atlanta include the Braves, Hawks, and Falcons professional sports teams, as well as the Georgia Dome, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Zoo Atlanta, and MLK Center and Birthplace. For History buffs, the city offers the Atlanta History Center, Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, and the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
Bibliography
About. Kennesaw State University. Web. 17 June 2011.
Fiske, Edward B. Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011. Chicago: Sourcebooks, 2010. Print.
Housing. Kennesaw State University. Web. 17 June 2011.
Pope, Loren. Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That’s Right for You. New York: Penguin. 2007. Print.
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about 4 years agoCurt Seawell Curt7425 ((at)) bellsouth dot net
Reading the article in AJC today ref Yipping Wan's theft of so much money: Wan's superiors right up to the KSU president are responsible for the lack of oversight needed to restrain criminals like this. That is my tax money that they are so nonchalant about throwing around. He should go to jail and they should be fired - all of them! This crap has been going on for 3 years.And,if he is "innocent until proven guilty" as Mr Papp says, why are they trying to get back $4815 without waiting for a trial? Someone needs to overhaul the whole higher education system of this state. It is full of criminals and con artists who rip us off like this and with state credit card charges that are unsupervised. Does anyone ever have to submit to a background investigation before they are hired? Maybe a perusal of all employees resumes would be in order also.
over 4 years agoSteve stevengallman ((at)) iwon dot com
KSU was a wonderful college experience. The City of Kennesaw has a huge selection of shopping, dining, and activities. The Men's basketball games are Div1 action at its best! Check it out.
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Curt7425 ((at)) bellsouth dot net
Reading the article in AJC today ref Yipping Wan's theft of so much money: Wan's superiors right up to the KSU president are responsible for the lack of oversight needed to restrain criminals like this. That is my tax money that they are so nonchalant about throwing around. He should go to jail and they should be fired - all of them! This crap has been going on for 3 years.And,if he is "innocent until proven guilty" as Mr Papp says, why are they trying to get back $4815 without waiting for a trial? Someone needs to overhaul the whole higher education system of this state. It is full of criminals and con artists who rip us off like this and with state credit card charges that are unsupervised. Does anyone ever have to submit to a background investigation before they are hired? Maybe a perusal of all employees resumes would be in order also.