Kennesaw State University sets fall enrollment record with nearly 41,000 students (Atlanta: real estate, transfer)

[Born 2 Roll]

It is amazing that even with all of the immense disruption that has been spawned from the public health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, an institution like Kennesaw State University is reporting a record enrollment of nearly 41,000 students for the Fall 2020 Semester.

This news of KSU’s record-breaking enrollment numbers, even in the midst of all the continuing disruption of the pandemic, seems to really highlight the profound growth of the university from a small semi-rural exurban commuter campus to one of the larger postsecondary institutions in the Southeastern United States.

KENNESAW, Ga. (Sep 1, 2020) — In what is the largest enrollment figure in school history, Kennesaw State University has welcomed more than 40,900 students this fall, marking an 8 percent increase over 2019.

The University’s record-breaking enrollment is bolstered by more than 8,100 new students representing the Class of 2024. Based on current data, the increase in freshmen and transfer freshmen this fall denotes a nearly 25 percent increase over 2019’s freshman class, which itself was 30 percent larger than the year prior. This means that KSU has the largest freshman class enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs in the state of Georgia.

Kennesaw State sets fall enrollment record with nearly 41,000 students (Kennesaw State University)

[Born 2 Roll]

Kennesaw State University keeps growing.

The university welcomed more than 40,900 students for the fall 2020 semester, an 8% increase from the 2019 enrollment of about 38,000 students, the school said Tuesday in a news release.

KSU’s freshman enrollment exceeds 8,100 students, which is a 25% increase from the 2019 freshman class. KSU now has the largest freshman class enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in the state, the university said. In 2010, fall enrollment was just 23,000.

Kennesaw State has 40,000 students, largest freshman class in Georgia (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

[Born 2 Roll]

Kennesaw State is celebrating a milestone this semester after its student population swelled to more than 41,000 students, making it the second largest university in Georgia.

KSU’s fall enrollment is 41,181 students, according to numbers released last week by the University System of Georgia. It’s a 9% increase from its enrollment in fall 2019. In 2010, fall enrollment was just 23,000.

Only Georgia State University eclipses Kennesaw State with its enrollment of 53,743 students. Enrollment at other universities are 39,771 at Georgia Tech, 39,147 at the University of Georgia, 26,949 at Georgia Southern University, 19,793 at the University of North Georgia, 13,419 at the University of West Georgia, 12,304 at Valdosta State University and 11,627 at Georgia Gwinnett College.

KSU fall enrollment makes it second largest university in Georgia (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Enrollment Growth Propels Kennesaw State to Georgia’s Second-Largest University (Kennesaw State University)

[Born 2 Roll]

As the Kennesaw State football team prepares to wrap up fall practice, KSU students and fans will have a chance to watch the Owls in action during a scrimmage on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. inside Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

Football Scrimmage Open to the Public (KSUOwls.com)

Kennesaw State to hold scrimmage in front of limited fans (Marietta Daily-Journal) (PAYWALL)

[Born 2 Roll]

Kennesaw State University said Wednesday it received a $9 million gift from real estate executive Norman J. Radow and his wife Lindy to benefit the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Radow is founder and CEO of The RADCO Companies.

KSU Receives Multi-Million Dollar Gift to Name Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Kennesaw State University)

[bellhead]

Next challenge for them is to build several large post-graduate programs. Another medical & dental school would be great to see.

[BobbyJayATL]

K-State is growing for the same reason many similar schools have in recent years (George Mason is a good example in the DC area; I'd also bet that Georgia Gwinnett College is just a few years behind).

It's a 4 year school (so no transfer needed), built where people live (unlike the vast majority of other USG schools) and designed to compliment their current lives (not replace them for the next four years).

It's meant to serve people who academically are fully capable of getting into schools like UGA or Georgia State, but for whatever reason (cash flow, family commitments, current employment) can't (or don't want to) up and move to the sticks to live a life of partying and going to class for the next four years.

At a price point that is affordable for nearly everyone ($6,500/year in state).

Ultimately, you've got people recalibrating what they want in a school based on stuff like that, and based on the massive inflationary hit to tuition over the past few years.

[arjay57]

Kennesaw is flat on fire.

[Cdarocks]

My husband chose Kennesaw to do his MBA and was really pleased with the experience. We have another friend who finished her undergrad at UGA last year, but chose Kennesaw State over UGA for her graduate work. She could not be happier with her decision.

[brownhornet]

Definitely not the same students UGA or GT get, but cool for them anyways. Their admission standards though are eh.