| Screen last updated on: October 1, 2008 |
| Total undergraduates: |
6,460 men, 10,279 women, 16,739 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,503 men, 6,908 women, 11,411 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
1,957 men, 3,371 women, 5,328 total |
| Total graduate students: |
681 men, 1,136 women, 1,817 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
241 men, 314 women, 555 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
440 men, 822 women, 1,262 total |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
1% |
| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 7.8% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.5% | Hispanic |
| 78.1% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 7.8% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 1.4% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
183 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Kennesaw |
| Population of city/town: |
23,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Atlanta |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
20 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
4,000,000 |
| Online campus map: |
www.kennesaw.edu/
admissions/
campus_map_directions.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Limited number of beds. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- single-student apartments (15%)
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| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
11% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
89% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
98% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1300 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Federal government document repository. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Teacher resource and activity center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
5 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
5 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Sentinel (weekly) |
| Newspaper homepage: |
www.ksusentinel.com/ |
| Number of honor societies: |
21 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
115 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Bahai Club, Baptist Student Union, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Student Union, College Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Jewish YAD, Student Association of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African-American Student Alliance, Indian Cultural Exchange, International Student Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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chorale, music ensembles, jazz band, art guild, Asian culture/martial arts club, foreign language groups, media/photography group, other academic groups, team managers, Rotaract, Student Orientation, Advisment, and Registration (SOAR), STRiVe (student recruitment volunteers) |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Dave Waples,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Susan Whitlock,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Dave Waples
Athletic Director
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
| Athletics homepage: |
ksuowls.cstv.com |
| School mascot: |
Fighting Owls |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Atlantic Sun Conference (Division I) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | |
| Men's basketball | no | |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's golf | no | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's golf | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
2% |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Atlanta (30 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Atlanta (20 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Marietta (10 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
20% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Georgia State University, University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
75% within six months of graduation, 85% within one year of graduation, 90% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Local schools systems, local hospitals, local businesses |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Susan Sewell, V.P. Media ABC Network, New York City
- Larry G. Nelson, Senior PGA Golf Pro
- Robert Henry, Pianist, Carneige Hall and Kennedy Center Performer
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