We are KSU

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 nearly 45,000 students enrolled in over 190 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree and certificate programs.

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KSU Owls Create Their Own Legacy

Kennesaw State University 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 KSU Owls and together, we ascend.

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Our Mission and Vision

Kennesaw State University 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.

Our Values

KSU’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 KSU; they provide a common language and purpose and unite us in our aspirations for how we learn and work together as a KSU community.

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President Kat Schwaig

Leadership

At KSU, 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.

Office of the President

Kennesaw State Leads in Innovation, Teaching, and Learning

At KSU, 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...

KSU is Pushing the Boundaries

Our students become innovators, complex thinkers and societal leaders.

Kennesaw State University empowers students to seek, strive and succeed in academics and beyond. In addition to offering more than 190 degrees and certificates, KSU leads in innovative teaching and learning. Boasting two beautiful campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, KSU offers undergraduate majors in STEM fields, nursing, arts, cybersecurity, business, and many more.

KSU is a world-class institution in the University System of Georgia. We are regionally and nationally ranked and accredited.

Explore our academic community, committed to engaged learning, impactful research, innovative pedagogy and inclusive excellence.

KSU Has the Rankings

Kennesaw State creates an atmosphere and academic programs that earn notable recognition for our institution and our students. Our programs, academic disciplines and curriculums are developed for student success. After our students graduate from KSU, they take these credentials with them in confidence—to their career field and through life.

Ranked among National Universities in “2022-23 Best Colleges”

US News & World Report

 "Nation's Top 100 Degree Producers"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"Top 50 Online MBA Programs and top 50 Game Design Programs for Undergraduates"

Princeton Review

Campuses and Locations

Kennesaw Campus

1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 470-578-6000

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Marietta Campus

1100 South Marietta Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 470-578-6000 

Marietta campus entrance sign