Kennesaw State University Graduate Schools

Kennesaw State University (referred to as KSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Kennesaw State University is $6,664 for Georgia residents and $20,524 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,008 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 42,899 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Kennesaw State University (referred to as KSU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1968 - Current).
KSU Directory Information
School NameKennesaw State University (KSU)
Address1000 Chastain Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone470-578-6000
Webhttps://www.kennesaw.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.kennesaw.edu/apply.php
Financial Infohttps://financialaid.kennesaw.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Kennesaw State University is $6,664 for Georgia residents and $20,524 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,008 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 42,899 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 186 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 55 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$20,524
$6,664 for Georgia Residents
Student Population4,008
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs186 graduate programs
(55 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Kennesaw State University is $6,664 for Georgia residents and $20,524 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $273 for Georgia residents and $1,033 for out-of-state students.
Kennesaw State University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Kennesaw State University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)55 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Kennesaw State University is $6,664 for Georgia residents and $20,524 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -3.07% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$5,220$2,006$18,810$2,006
2019-2020$5,328$2,006$19,188$2,006
2020-2021$5,328$1,986$19,188$1,986
2021-2022$5,238$1,986$19,188$1,986
2022-2023$5,328$1,336$19,188$1,336
The graduate school tuition & fees of KSU is average compared to public graduate schools in Georgia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Georgia graduate tuition is $18,795 (public) / $16,347 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Kennesaw State University$6,664$20,524
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Georgia Graduate Schools$12,353$17,232
Public$6,888$18,795
Private$16,347
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $273 for Georgia residents and $1,033 for other students at Kennesaw State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are decreased by -3.10% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Georgia ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$290$1,045
2019-2020$296$1,066
2020-2021$296$1,066
2021-2022$296$1,066
2022-2023$273$1,033

Graduate Programs at KSU

Kennesaw State University offers 80 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,627 students have completed their study at Kennesaw State University.
Offered Degrees at Kennesaw State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree39171,161
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship11238
Post Bachelor's Degree2212212
Post Master's Degree84216
Total80351,627
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Kennesaw State University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Information Technology program with 110 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business Administration and Management program with 217 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Teacher Education, Multiple Levels program with 11 completers.
Kennesaw State University offers 80 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,627 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,161 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 212 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 216 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 0 completers-
Architecture0-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 8 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization8-
Communication and Journalism [+] 10 completers-
International and Intercultural Communication10-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (2 completers) 193 completers$69,200
Information Technology115-
Information Science/Studies22-
Computer Science56-
Education [+] (7 completers) 275 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration16$49,000
Educational/Instructional Technology67$52,100
Special Education and Teaching22-
Elementary Education and Teaching68-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching9-
Secondary Education and Teaching44-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels37-
Reading Teacher Education8-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor4-
Engineering [+] (3 completers) 64 completers-
Civil Engineering13-
Computer Software Engineering34-
Mechanical Engineering10-
Systems Engineering7-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 46 completers-
Quality Control Technology/Technician17-
Engineering/Industrial Management29-
English Language and Literature [+] 14 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing14-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences15-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 19 completers-
Statistics19$73,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 24 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution24$56,300
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 20 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science20-
Physical Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Chemistry5-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 13 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration13-
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy0-
Human Services [+] 90 completers-
Public Administration42$41,600
Social Work48$39,200
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 9 completers-
International Relations and Affairs9-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 83 completers-
Medical Informatics26-
Nursing Administration15-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing42-
Business [+] 265 completers-
Business Administration and Management217$89,300
Accounting42$59,200
Construction Management6-
Total1,161
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (2 completers) 28 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration4$71,600
Educational/Instructional Technology2$60,700
Special Education and Teaching3-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1-
Secondary Education and Teaching7-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels11-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 8 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution7-
Data Analytics, General1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Nursing Science0-
Business [+] 2 completers-
Business Administration and Management2-
Total38
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
American/United States Studies/Civilization1-
Asian Studies/Civilization0-
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia8-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (4 completers) 145 completers-
Information Technology110-
Computer Science28-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance7-
Education [+] (2 completers) 1 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels0-
Online Educator/Online Teaching0-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 15 completers-
Computer Software Engineering14-
Systems Engineering1-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Quality Control Technology/Technician5-
English Language and Literature [+] 2 completers-
Creative Writing2-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 28 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution0-
Data Analytics, General28-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Ethics0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Design and Visual Communications0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 7 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician7-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Management Science0-
Total212
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 216 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction55-
Educational Leadership and Administration17-
Educational/Instructional Technology92-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching16-
Secondary Education and Teaching32-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Total216

Graduate Student Population at KSU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 4,008 students enrolled into Kennesaw State University graduate schools where it has total 42,899 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,369 full-time and 2,639 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,606 male and 2,402 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,0081,6062,402
Full-time1,369527842
Part-tme2,6391,0791,560
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 1,929 White (48.13%), 1,060 Black/African American (26.45%), 240 Hispanic (5.99%), 194 Asian (4.84%), and 585 students with other races. 308 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,0081,6062,402
American Indian/Native American743
Asian19477117
Black/African American1,060390670
Hispanic24091149
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander853
White1,9297551,174
Two More984256
Un-Known1647787
Non-resident Alien308165143
Kennesaw State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,511 graduate students (62.65% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 519 graduate students (12.95% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total4,008
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,511
Enrolled Some Online Courses519
Not in Online Courses978
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Kennesaw State University. 614 students are aged 20 to 24 (15.32% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.02%), 350 students are aged above 50 (8.73%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Kennesaw State University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,0081,6062,402
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21391524
Age 22-24575236339
Age 25-291,015413602
Age 30-34724283441
Age 35-39581244337
Age 40-49723279444
Age 50-64330126204
Over 64201010

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