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 over 48,000 students enrolled in over 190 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree and certificate programs.
ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ 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 ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Owls and together, we ascend.
3rd
Largest University in the state of Georgia
11
Colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses
R2
Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution
48,000+
Enrolled students from the region and 100+ countries around the world
ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ transforms lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships, and economic opportunity. We empower our students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens by cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse.
Kennesaw State will achieve national prominence as a public university known for education, research, and community programs that foster inquiry and advance society.
ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾â€™s strategic plan provides an opportunity to connect the university’s newly articulated mission with a future-oriented vision communicating the values:
These values guide our strategic decision making at the highest levels of the university, and they are also central in the day-to-day operations of ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾; they provide a common language and purpose and unite us in our aspirations for how we learn and work together as a ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ community.
Leadership
At ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, 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.
At ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾, 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...
Quality Academics
Top Majors
Campus and Student Life
Diverse Athletics
Student-Centered Success
Research with Relevance
Learning through Engagement
Future-Ready Graduates
Power of Perspective