Kennesaw State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,436

Cost of attendance at Kennesaw State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,690

Cost of attendance at Kennesaw State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Kennesaw State University was $18,245. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State net price calculator

$18,245

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average	$12,251
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Kennesaw State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,245	$341 (2%)	$15,631	$16,471	$19,163	$21,005	$21,304
2021	$18,586	$1,411 (8%)	$15,490	$16,472	$19,365	$21,101	$21,279
2020	$17,175	$443 (3%)	$13,975	$14,910	$18,036	$19,570	$19,820
2019	$17,618	$311 (2%)	$14,587	$15,699	$18,736	$19,977	$20,293
2018	$17,929	$488 (3%)	$15,213	$16,120	$18,988	$20,393	$20,644
2017	$17,441	$52	$14,750	$15,768	$18,633	$20,224	$20,384
2016	$17,493	$1,234 (8%)	$14,960	$15,863	$18,355	$19,929	$20,214
2015	$16,259	$935 (6%)	$13,865	$14,654	$17,104	$18,769	$19,057
2014	$15,324	--	$12,964	$13,886	$16,223	$17,686	$17,967

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Kennesaw State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,253	No change	$6,436	$19,317	$1,500
2021	$27,253	No change	$6,436	$19,317	$1,500
2020	$27,253	$1,480 (6%)	$6,456	$19,297	$1,500
2019	$25,773	No change	$6,347	$17,926	$1,500
2018	$25,773	No change	$6,347	$17,926	$1,500
2017	$25,773	No change	$6,060	$18,213	$1,500
2016	$25,773	$125	$6,060	$18,213	$1,500
2015	$25,648	$989 (4%)	$6,262	$17,886	$1,500
2014	$24,659	$1,314 (6%)	$5,818	$17,341	$1,500
2013	$23,345	--	$5,522	$16,323	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Kennesaw State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,404 dormitories available to its students at $7,200 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Kennesaw State is $800 per month.
Does Kennesaw State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Kennesaw State for one academic year is $5,747, which works out to $639 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Kennesaw State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Kennesaw State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $6,370

If living off-campus, with family: $6,370

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,370
How much is Kennesaw State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Kennesaw State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Kennesaw State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$185	$296
For out-of-state students	$654	$1,066

Housing and Meal

Kennesaw State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Kennesaw State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,747	$7,200	N/A	21	5,404
2021	$4,347	$8,600	N/A	21	5,116
2020	$5,747	$7,200	N/A	21	5,200
2019	$5,617	$5,850	N/A	0	5,200
2018	$5,617	$5,850	N/A	0	5,213
2017	$5,747	$5,720	N/A	0	5,202
2016	$5,747	$5,720	N/A	0	5,210

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Kennesaw State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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