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 .
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Graduates of Kennesaw State University earn median earnings of $68,306 four years after enrollment, placing Kennesaw State University in the 72.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 60.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to GA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928, the state median earnings of working adults in their late twenties to mid-thirties with only a high school credential. Kennesaw State University's degree output is anchored by Business, which accounts for 19% of graduates, followed by Engineering at 12% and Education at 6%. Mechanical Engineering combines large cohort scale with solid earnings, making it a key contributor to the institution's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #139 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 448 graduates earning median earnings of $50,645 — 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 290 students with median earnings of $70,708, and Azimuth ranks Mechanical Engineering #135 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 259 graduates earning $88,860. Teacher Education and Biology, General round out the top programs, with Azimuth ranking them #62 and #163 respectively for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
