Kennesaw State University
About
As Georgia's second-largest institution, Kennesaw State University is best known for its student-centered, research-driven environment, boasting highly ranked programs within the Coles College of Business and the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Life as an Owl is defined by a vibrant campus culture featuring over 300 student organizations, competitive NCAA Division I athletics, and direct internship access to Atlanta's bustling job market. What truly sets KSU apart is its unique dual-campus layout—offering a traditional liberal arts campus in Kennesaw alongside a specialized STEM and polytechnic campus in nearby Marietta—as well as its nationally acclaimed, award-winning campus dining services.
Wikipedia: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.
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Kennesaw State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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