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91青青草 Admissions and Visit Information

You play a pivotal role in shaping the future of students鈥攁nd at Kennesaw State University, we鈥檙e by your side as you inspire and lead the next generation. Whether your students are exploring their college options, preparing applications, or searching for scholarships, our dedicated resources make it easy for you to guide them toward success at 91青青草.

This page is designed to provide quick access to admissions information, campus visit opportunities, and essential tools to help your students confidently take the next step toward becoming an Owl.

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Freshman Resources
Dual Enrollment Program Resources
Upcoming Events

91青青草 Fast Facts

More than 50,000 Students Enrolled
R2 Carnegie-Designation, Among Only 8% of Universities in the Nation
23:1 Average Student-to-faculty Ratio in the Classroom
3.48 Average GPA of First-Year Enrolled Students
190+ Degree Programs
Conference USA Division I Sports

Freshman Resources

Test Scores Required for Fall 2026 Admission

91青青草 has reinstated test score requirements. From Fall 2026 forward, students must meet minimum test score requirements to be admitted to the Unviersity.

Important Facts

Freshman students apply to Kennesaw State on .
No essay is required, unless students are applying for the Honors College.
91青青草 recalculates GPA based on the 17 required high school courses.
- The University System of Georgia (USG) high school academic courses required of all first-time students includes:
  - 4 units of English | 4 units of Math | 4 units of Science | 3 units of Social Science | 2 units of same Foreign Language, 2 units of American Sign Language, or 2 units of USG approved Computer Science
  - For additional information on the USG-Freshman Admission Requirements, visit .
91青青草 is test score optional through Summer 2026 and first-year applicants can be admitted without ACT or SAT scores if they have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- NOTE: We recalculate GPA based on the 17 required high school courses.
Test scores will be required for admission starting Fall 2026. Minimum test scores are:
- ACT: 18 鈥� English or Reading and 18 鈥� Math
- SAT: 500 鈥� Evidence Based Reading and Writing and 490 鈥� Math
- Please note that certain programs may require higher minimum test scores such as Architecture.
Students who apply by the priority deadline have early access to Housing and Orientation sign-ups.

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Additional Information on Freshman Admission Requirements

Freshman Application Deadlines

Semester	Application Opens	Application Deadlines	Document Deadline	Classes Begin
Summer 2026	August 1, 2025	May 1, 2026	May 1, 2026	May 18, 2026
Fall 2026 - Priority Deadline*	August 1, 2025	November 3, 2025	November 3, 2025	August 17, 2026
Fall 2026 - Regular Deadline	August 1, 2025	July 1, 2026	July 1, 2026	August 17, 2026

*Encourage your students to apply by the priority deadline to have early access to Housing and Orientation sign-ups. On-campus housing is not guaranteed for all freshmen and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dual Enrollment Program Resources

Important Facts

Dual Enrollment students apply to Kennesaw State on .
A minimum GPA of 3.0 with qualifying test scores OR a minimum 3.2 GPA (test scores optional) to be admitted.
We recalculate GPA based on the 17 required high school courses.
- The University System of Georgia (USG) high school academic courses required of all first-time students includes:
  - 4 units of English | 4 units of Math | 4 units of Science | 3 units of Social Science | 2 units of same Foreign Language, 2 units of American Sign Language, or 2 units of USG approved Computer Science
  - For additional information on the USG-Freshman Admission Requirements, visit .
Minimum test scores for 10th graders are:
- SAT: Composite score of 1200 in a single national test administration
- ACT: Composite score of 26 in a single national test administration
- Accuplacer not accepted for 10th graders.
Minimum test scores for 11th and 12th graders are:
- SAT: 480 鈥� Reading and Writing; 440 鈥� Math
- ACT: 17 鈥� English or Reading; 17 鈥� Math
- Accuplacer: 237 鈥� Reading; 4 鈥� WritePlacer; 258 鈥� Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics
Kennesaw State University offers a seamless admissions process for students who would like to transition from a dual enrollment to a degree-seeking student.

Additional Information on Dual Enrollment Admission Requirements

Dual Enrollment Program Application Deadlines

Semester	Application Opens	Application Deadlines	Document Received Deadline	Classes Begin
Summer 2026	August 1, 2025	April 3, 2026	April 17, 2026	May 18, 2026
Fall 2026	August 1, 2025	April 3, 2026	April 17, 2026	August 17, 2026

91青青草 Will Remain Test Optional for Dual-Enrolled Students

However, students are highly encouraged to take the SAT or ACT in preparation for their freshman admissions.

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