Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

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Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA

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As the third-largest university in Georgia and one of the nation's 50 largest universities, Kennesaw State University continues to attract new students and plenty of buzz. This public, suburban university is roughly 20 miles northwest of Downtown Atlanta in Kennesaw. KSU began in 1966 as a small junior college to become a Doctoral Research Institution in 2016. In 2015, KSU merged with Southern Polytechnic State University. Students choose from 13 colleges, 52 bachelor degree programs, 21 master degree programs, and five doctoral programs.

The KSU Owls participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Sun Conference and the Big South Conference (football). The football team plays at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, which opened in 2010. The stadium also hosts rugby and was the site of the US vs. Uruguay matches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup. When the stadium isn't being used for sports, it hosts special events and outdoor concerts. Notable KSU alumni include Ty Pennington, James Wade, and Ryan Seacrest.

When looking at apartments near Kennesaw State University, the area surrounding the university caters to college students -- especially along Chastain Road and George Busbee Parkway. Fifth Third Bank Stadium is located at the corner of Big Shanty Road and George Busbee Parkway. This neighborhood, known as Big Shanty, is located between I-75 and I-575 for easy commutes into nearby Atlanta. Located on the southeast side of KSU, Big Shanty is home to the Stone Summit Kennesaw (an indoor rock-climbing wall) and is directly north of the Town Center at Cobb shopping mall.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Kennesaw, GA is $1,461 for one bedroom, $1,720 for two bedrooms, and $1,955 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kennesaw has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 804 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,461/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,162 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,720/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,467 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,955/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hayes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

841 Students

6
out of 10

Bullard Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

801 Students

6
out of 10

Lewis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

531 Students

6
out of 10

Big Shanty Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

539 Students

5
out of 10

Chalker Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

674 Students

4
out of 10

Lost Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,011 Students

9
out of 10

Mcclure Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

991 Students

7
out of 10

Palmer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

828 Students

6
out of 10

Awtrey Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

626 Students

5
out of 10

Pine Mountain Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

576 Students

5
out of 10

Harrison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,121 Students

9
out of 10

Kennesaw Mountain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,809 Students

9
out of 10

North Cobb High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,555 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marietta Tree Keepers
  • Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
  • Leone Hall Price Park
  • Allatoona Lake

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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