Kennesaw State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
2%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Kennesaw State University has a diverse student body with 53% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
46.4%(20,285)
Hispanic
14.5%(6,336)
African American
25.4%(11,098)
Asian
5.7%(2,469)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(61)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(54)
Two or More Races
5.2%(2,255)
Unknown
2.5%(1,113)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment49,914
International Students2%

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
49.7%(22,055)
Women
50.3%(22,364)

Gender Statistics

Men22,055

44% of total enrollment

Women22,364

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Kennesaw State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(990)
18-19
33.1%(13,400)
20-21
31.5%(12,743)
22-24
20.7%(8,384)
25+
12.3%(4,992)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
2.7%(122)
22-24
22.2%(1,012)
25+
75.1%(3,423)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Kennesaw State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 102% in-state residents, -4% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.0%(7,893)
International
2.0%(165)

Regional Representation

In-State7,893

102% of student body

International165

2% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age