by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Kennesaw State University, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Published attendance costs at Kennesaw State University fell between $24,618.00 and up to $36,546.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: close to $24,618.00 for in-state students versus $36,546.00 for non-residents.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $5,808.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $18,810.00 |
| Total cost | $24,618.00 |
| That is 28% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,618.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,960.00 |
| Net price | $15,658.00 |
| That is 19% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,618.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,773.00 |
| Net price | $12,845.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,736.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $18,810.00 |
| Total cost | $36,546.00 |
| That is 90% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $36,546.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,960.00 |
| Net price | $27,586.00 |
| That is 43% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $36,546.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,773.00 |
| Net price | $24,773.00 |
| That is 29% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 0.1% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $12,863.00 | $15,679.00 | $24,652.00 |
| Senior year | $12,915.00 | $15,744.00 | $24,753.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $51,556.00 | $62,846.00 | $98,809.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $19,641.00 | $23,942.00 | $37,643.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $593.00 | $723.00 | $1,137.00 |
| Total amount paid | $71,197.00 | $86,789.00 | $136,452.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $12,863.00 | $15,679.00 | $24,652.00 |
| Senior year | $12,880.00 | $15,701.00 | $24,685.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,743.00 | $31,380.00 | $49,337.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,807.00 | $11,955.00 | $18,796.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $296.00 | $361.00 | $568.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,550.00 | $43,335.00 | $68,133.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $24,807.00 | $27,624.00 | $36,596.00 |
| Senior year | $24,909.00 | $27,737.00 | $36,746.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $99,431.00 | $110,722.00 | $146,684.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $37,880.00 | $42,181.00 | $55,881.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,144.00 | $1,274.00 | $1,688.00 |
| Total amount paid | $137,311.00 | $152,903.00 | $202,566.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $24,807.00 | $27,624.00 | $36,596.00 |
| Senior year | $24,841.00 | $27,661.00 | $36,646.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $49,648.00 | $55,285.00 | $73,242.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,914.00 | $21,062.00 | $27,903.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $571.00 | $636.00 | $843.00 |
| Total amount paid | $68,562.00 | $76,347.00 | $101,144.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $15,048.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $16,972.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,754.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $14,822.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,890.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,179.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,512.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Kennesaw State University Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Kennesaw State University comes to $14,250.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,000.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,250.00 |
| 75th | $24,088.00 |
| 90th | $35,312.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $15,750.00 |
| Middle income | $14,009.00 |
| High income | $13,000.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $2,750.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,750.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $13,795.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Kennesaw State University leave with $955.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Kennesaw State University amounts to $5,958.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Kennesaw State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.0% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Kennesaw State University come to $2,014,654,231.00 spread across 94,356 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 812 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,288.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 146 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,141.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veteran aid breakdown.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Kennesaw State University, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.