- Office of the President

The story of 2024 at Kennesaw State was one of milestones, momentum, and mission as Owl Nation reaches new heights. With every degree and every discovery, we are soaring ahead. We are on the path to prominence and reaching new heights, and for Kennesaw State, the sky is the limit.

President Kathy S. Schwaig

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#1

School of choice for new freshmen in Georgia
#3

Largest university in Georgia

Nearly

14,000

New freshmen, transfer, and graduate Owls in 2024
CUSA

Proud new member of Conference USA

#7

Fastest Growing University in U.S.

Statista, 2023

#30

Largest University in U.S.

College Transitions, 2025

#1

Bachelor of Education graduates in University System of Georgia
Nearly

9,000

degrees awarded

#2

Bachelor of Nursing graduates in University System of Georgia
89%

Alumni stay in Georgia

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Top 20%

Student Experience

The Wall Street Journal, 2025

Gold Status

MIlitary Friendly University

Military Friendly®, 2024-2025

#10

Best College Food in America

Niche, 2025

KSU ISTEM groundbreaking

$2.15B

Economic impact on the Atlanta metro region (FY23)
More than

200%

Research funding growth since 2022
7

Georgia Research Alliance Awards

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#2

Largest business college in Georgia
#2

Largest computing college in Georgia
#2

Largest engineering college in Georgia

Tier One

Global MBA Rankings

CEO Magazine, 2024

Top 20%

Best Universities for Engineering in the U.S.

EduRank, 2024

Top 20%

Best Universities for Computer Science in the U.S.

EduRank, 2024

KSU-Wellstar signing

$12.8M

Endowment growth
100+

New funds for scholarships, student programs, research, and athletics

#1

Endowment Growth in Georgia

National Association of College and University Business Officers - NACUBO

Top 5%

Total Endowment Growth

National Association of College and University Business Officers - NACUBO