Kennesaw State University GPA (3.48) & Acceptance Rate (69%)

Q: What share of Kennesaw State University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

52.1% of Kennesaw State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25.2%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What percent of applicants does Kennesaw State University accept?

Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 23,995 of 34,680 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.48, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 510–620 reading and writing, 490–600 math

ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite

Average net price: $17,566 a year (2022–23)

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Kennesaw State University average GPA

Kennesaw State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.48 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	6.6%
3.75–3.99	20.3%
3.50–3.74	25.2%
3.25–3.49	23.6%
3.00–3.24	15.4%
2.50–2.99	8.8%
2.00–2.49	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Kennesaw State University reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Kennesaw State University acceptance rate

Kennesaw State University admitted 23,995 of 34,680 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Kennesaw State University is a public 4-year university in Kennesaw, Georgia, with 42,760 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Kennesaw State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	510	570	620
SAT Math	490	540	600
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT English	17	21	25
ACT Math	17	20	25

39% submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores, as Kennesaw State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1113 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Kennesaw State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Kennesaw State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Kennesaw State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,566 a year at Kennesaw State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Kennesaw State University with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 8.9% of Kennesaw State University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 69% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

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

Kennesaw State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.48, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What share of Kennesaw State University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

52.1% of Kennesaw State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25.2%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

How hard is it to get into Kennesaw State University?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Kennesaw State University admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does Kennesaw State University accept?

Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 23,995 of 34,680 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What are Kennesaw State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Kennesaw State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–620 in reading and writing and 490–600 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Kennesaw State University?

Check Kennesaw State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Kennesaw State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 39% sent SAT scores and 16% sent ACT scores.

How much does GPA matter at Kennesaw State University?

A lot: Kennesaw State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Kennesaw State University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,566 a year at Kennesaw State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Kennesaw State University accept AP credit?

Yes. Kennesaw State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Kennesaw State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Kennesaw State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Kennesaw State University Common Data Set 2024–25Kennesaw State University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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