About the Burruss Institute

For more than 30 years, the Burruss Institute at Kennesaw State University has empowered organizations and agencies to make informed decisions for the public good. We specialize in delivering actionable insights through data-driven research and technical expertise. expertise, and strategic guidance. Our mission is simple: to help government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions achieve measurable impact through informed planning and evaluation.

By the Numbers

Our work spans communities, organizations, and institutions across the region. Here's a snapshot of what we've accomplished so far in Fiscal Year 2026.

  • 4,000+

    Citizens engaged

  • 20+

    Projects completed

  • 15+

    Clients served

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From Our Partners

If it were not for our relationship with the Burruss Institute, I don't know how we would have been able to have such high-quality evaluation reports for the National Science Foundation. Their attention to detail, and capacity to understand what we were saying and make it sound perfect were only two of the reasons we continue to use them for our grant evaluations.

Dorene Medlin

Albany State University

The Burruss Institute has been an incredible partner with Fulton County. The staff provides us with the expert guidance that we need to produce an end product that provides the best data possible.

Mike Rowicki

Fulton County Government

Working with the Burruss Institute has truly been a game-changer for Next Level Community Development.  They're timely, attentive, and thorough in every interaction, and their comprehensive reports clearly and accurately depict who we are, the work we do, and the meaningful impact we have on the students, families, and communities we serve.

Lakesia Toomer

Next Level Community Development Center Inc.