Kennesaw State University Acceptance Rate
Kennesaw, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 23,138
- Admitted
- 16,008
- Yield
- 51.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate has risen from 58.6% in 2015–16 to 69.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 14,215 to 23,138 (+63%) over that period.
Its 69.2% rate makes Kennesaw State University more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 49%.
Kennesaw State University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 51.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 14,215 | 8,323 | 58.6% | 5,032 |
| 2016–17 | 15,122 | 8,847 | 58.5% | 5,347 |
| 2017–18 | 13,998 | 8,487 | 60.6% | 5,237 |
| 2018–19 | 13,427 | 7,779 | 57.9% | 4,784 |
| 2019–20 | 15,691 | 11,803 | 75.2% | 6,533 |
| 2020–21 | 18,601 | 15,460 | 83.1% | 8,018 |
| 2021–22 | 20,806 | 16,975 | 81.6% | 8,628 |
| 2022–23 | 21,106 | 14,320 | 67.8% | 7,024 |
| 2023–24 | 23,138 | 16,008 | 69.2% | 8,234 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,317 | 8,589 | 69.7% |
| Men | 10,821 | 7,419 | 68.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 40% |
| SAT Math | 500–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 21% |
How Kennesaw State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate?
Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate is 69.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (16,008 admitted of 23,138 applicants).
Is Kennesaw State University test optional?
Kennesaw State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kennesaw State University?
Kennesaw State University received 23,138 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 16,008.
What SAT score do you need for Kennesaw State University?
Admitted students at Kennesaw State University typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kennesaw State University getting harder to get into?
Kennesaw State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.6% in 2015–16 to 69.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: www.kennesaw.edu/.