We are KSU

Kennesaw State is a comprehensive university located on two suburban campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, northwest of metro Atlanta. We are making an impact across the region, the nation and around the world. As the third largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw State has nearly 45,000 students enrolled in over 180 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree and certificate programs.

KS statue on Campus Green

KSU Owls Create Their Own Legacy

Kennesaw State University is focused on growth, transformation and tenacity. This is our legacy. As one of Georgia’s largest research-driven universities, we put our students first – to empower them to seek and strive to discover their own path forward. We are KSU Owls and together, we ascend.

KSU graduate expressing joy

Our Mission

At Kennesaw State, we serve as a powerful example of the impact a student-centered, research-driven university education can deliver. We help students succeed through exploration, collaboration and rigor. We unite a diverse spectrum of backgrounds and talents to produce meaningful change.

At KSU, students become the individuals that others want as colleagues and as leaders.

Our Values

Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Authentically diverse, uniquely attainable and endlessly impactful, we will unleash the potential in every student we serve.

President Kat Schwaig

Leadership

At KSU, our President, Kathy ‘Kat’ Schwaig, believes in prioritizing efforts that support student success. As a part of our Quality Enhancement Plan, we focus on the dynamic nature of engaged learning in each academic college and our university. 

We strive to collaborate with our campus community to grow Kennesaw State’s undergraduate and graduate programs, while supporting research efforts across the disciplines.

Office of the President

Kennesaw State Leads in Innovation, Teaching, and Learning

At KSU, we put our students first in everything we do starting from day one. 

When you enroll at Kennesaw State, you will feel like coming home — a home where discovery and innovation thrive, where fond memories are made each day and where endless potential meets endless possibilities.

As long as you're here, we will strive to produce...

KSU is Pushing the Boundaries

Our students become innovators, complex thinkers and societal leaders.

Kennesaw State University empowers students to seek, strive and succeed in academics and beyond. In addition to offering more than 180 degrees and certificates, KSU leads in innovative teaching and learning. Boasting two beautiful campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, KSU offers undergraduate majors in STEM fields, nursing, arts, cybersecurity, business, and many more.

KSU is a world-class institution in the University System of Georgia. We are regionally and nationally ranked and accredited.

Explore our academic community, committed to engaged learning, impactful research, innovative pedagogy and inclusive excellence.

KSU Has the Rankings

Kennesaw State creates an atmosphere and academic programs that earn notable recognition for our institution and our students. Our programs, academic disciplines and curriculums are developed for student success. After our students graduate from KSU, they take these credentials with them in confidence—to their career field and through life.

Ranked among National Universities in “2022-23 Best Colleges”

US News & World Report

 "Nation's Top 100 Degree Producers"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"Top 50 Online MBA Programs and top 50 Game Design Programs for Undergraduates"

Princeton Review

Campuses and Locations

Kennesaw Campus

1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-6000

Kennesaw campus entrance sign

Marietta Campus

1100 South Marietta Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 470-578-6000 

Marietta campus entrance sign