Kennesaw State University's published cost of attendance is $24,008, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $12,235, while middle-income families pay around $15,185, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,309.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,008 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,736 |
| Room and Board | $13,287 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,960 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,048 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,235 |
| $30–48k | $12,661 |
| $48–75k | $15,185 |
| $75–110k | $18,263 |
| $110k+ | $19,309 |
Kennesaw State University's published cost of attendance is $24,008, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $12,235, while middle-income families pay around $15,185, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,309. Azimuth ranks Kennesaw State University #441 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Georgia's state merit aid programs — including the Hope Scholarships and the Zell Miller Scholarship — provide meaningful additional support for qualifying Georgia residents, layering on top of federal and institutional need-based aid. Work-study is also available as part of the aid structure, per the financial aid page. Together, these sources can substantially narrow the gap between published cost and what students actually pay, particularly for in-state families who qualify for merit aid. The net price illusion is worth understanding here: sticker price and net price can diverge considerably depending on a student's financial and academic profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,833, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,306, median federal debt of $23,833 projects to a monthly payment of about $269 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Kennesaw State University earn median 4-year earnings of $68,306, placing Kennesaw State University in the 72.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $613 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 60.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kennesaw State University #513 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 448 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,645, ranked #159 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 290 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $70,708, ranked #138 nationally in its major. Mechanical Engineering reports 259 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $88,860, ranked #149 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 256 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,386, ranked #74 nationally in its major.
