Kennesaw State University
(KSU)
Part of University System of Georgia
About
Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia with two campuses in the Atlanta metropolitan area, one in the Kennesaw area and the other in Marietta on a combined 581 acres (235 ha) of land. The school was founded in 1963 by the Georgia Board of Regents using local bonds and a federal space-grant during a time of major Georgia economic expansion after...
Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia with two campuses in the Atlanta metropolitan area, one in the Kennesaw area and the other in Marietta on a combined 581 acres (235 ha) of land. The school was founded in 1963 by the Georgia Board of Regents using local bonds and a federal space-grant during a time of major Georgia economic expansion after World War II. KSU also holds classes at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Dalton State College, and in Paulding County (Dallas). The total enrollment exceeds 51,000 students making KSU the third-largest university by enrollment in Georgia.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 5 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 37,807
- Staff
- 4,271
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | =793 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kennesaw State University?
Kennesaw State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, THE Rank 401–600, US News Rank =1,687.
When was Kennesaw State University founded?
Kennesaw State University was founded in 1963.
What are the top subjects at Kennesaw State University?
Top subjects at Kennesaw State University include: Sociology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Education & Training, Management.
Where is Kennesaw State University located?
Kennesaw State University is located in Kennesaw, United States.