Kennesaw State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
1%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Kennesaw State University has a diverse student body with 53% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
46.5%(17,815)
Hispanic
14.7%(5,618)
African American
25.4%(9,717)
Asian
5.6%(2,148)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(56)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(50)
Two or More Races
5.1%(1,951)
Unknown
2.4%(928)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment43,190
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Kennesaw State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Kennesaw State University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.9%(19,423)
Women
50.1%(19,504)

Gender Statistics

Men19,423

45% of total enrollment

Women19,504

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Kennesaw State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.1%(807)
18-19
33.2%(12,924)
20-21
31.7%(12,354)
22-24
19.5%(7,601)
25+
13.5%(5,241)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.9%(82)
22-24
18.8%(803)
25+
79.2%(3,377)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Kennesaw State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 101% in-state residents, -2% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.7%(6,746)
International
1.3%(87)

Regional Representation

In-State6,746

101% of student body

International87

1% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age