Annual Report - Office of the President

Annual Report - Office of the President
Annual Report
Office of the President
Annual Report
2025 Annual Report
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Momentum
Milestones
National Recognition
Research
Donor Impact
Athletics
The 2025 Annual Report highlights Kennesaw State University’s performance and progress across enrollment, workforce development, research, student success, and community engagement. It brings together key results and milestones that show how the University is advancing its mission and expanding its impact across Georgia and beyond.
Unless otherwise noted, the data below includes figures from Fall semester 2025, calendar
year 2025, and fiscal year 2025.
"As we look ahead at Kennesaw State, we are growing with purpose, leading with integrity,
and creating value that endures for our students, our communities, our state, and
the nation. And we are just getting started."
President Kathy S. Schwaig
Relentless Momentum
As the third largest university in Georgia and one of the fastest growing universities
in the nation, KSU is shaping the future through innovation, opportunity, and world-class
education. Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are powering critical industries,
driving research breakthroughs, and fueling economic growth, making KSU a catalyst
for progress across Georgia and beyond.
#1
Largest enrollment of Georgians of any public university in the state
51,000+
Fall 2025 enrollment
9,000+
Degrees awarded
#1
Largest Nursing Program in Georgia
155,000+
Alumni
#2
Largest Computing, Education, and Engineering Colleges in Georgia
Milestones That Move Us Forward
Kennesaw State launches Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree program
HatchBridge Incubator helps bring KSU research, alumni, and community ventures to
market
KSU Honors College celebrates 10 years of elevating scholars and innovators
Kennesaw State’s newest residence hall, Summit II, will create premier living-learning environment
Kennesaw State’s Impact Recognized on the National Stage
People believe in Kennesaw State—echoed in national recognition for our academics, research, campus life, mental health, military support, and value.
Top 10%
Best Bang for
your Buck in the Southeast US
The Washington Monthly, 2025
Military Support
College of Distinction
Colleges of Distinction, 2025
Excellence in
Mental Health and Wellbeing Award
Insight into Academia, 2025
#10
Executive
MBA Program
in the World
CEO Magazine, 2025
APLU
Public Impact Research Award
Association of Public
and Land-Grant Universities, 2025
Top 15%
Student
Experience
Wall Street Journal, 2026
Top 20%
Best Universities
for Engineering and Computer Science
in the US
EduRank, 2025
Top 5%
Best College Campuses
in the US
Niche, 2026
Stories of Owls Rising
Kennesaw State physics student awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Kennesaw State associate professor appointed to national mathematics education commission
Kennesaw State alumni awarded Fulbright scholarships
Kennesaw State student secures VICEROY Maven internship
Kennesaw State alumnus elected to National Academy of Sciences
Kennesaw State faculty members honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers
Kennesaw State alumnus selected as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia
Fueling Discovery
$2.3B
Economic impact on the Atlanta metro region in FY24
Nearly 3X
Research expenditures since 2022
ISTEM Building
Now open in Marietta, a new interdisciplinary STEM center for innovation, research,
and collaboration.
3 New Research Centers
MOVE Center, Center for Cyber Physical Realms, and Center for Interactive Media
300%
Increase in invention disclosures since FY23
$29.3M
Funding collectively raised by HatchBridge Incubator startups since 2023
Research and Impact Highlights
Kennesaw State receives APLU Public Impact Research Award for veteran suicide prevention
research
Kennesaw State graduating senior using innovation to support autistic students
Student, faculty researchers explore how AI can improve STEM learning through virtual
reality
Kennesaw State’s MOVE Center aims to redefine the future of human mobility
Kennesaw State boosts tech profile with launch of the Center for Cyber Physical Realms
Kennesaw State launches Center for Interactive Media to drive innovation in VR, gaming,
and digital...
Building Community
KSU maximizes every dollar invested through thoughtful planning, sound management, and purpose. That builds trust—seen in record support from donors, partners, alumni, and our entire community.
$47.3M
Record total funds raised
$13.99M
Record growth to endowment
541
Total endowments for scholarships, student programs, research, and KSU Athletics
Powering Our Progress
Kennesaw State and VyStar Credit Union Announce Partnership and Arena Naming
Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces inaugural 40 Owls Under 40
Lawrence Whitman installed as Dale and Ann Heatherington Endowed Chair of Engineering
and...
Kennesaw State, Walens Family Announce Fifth Third Stadium Field Naming Partnership,
Halftime...
Kennesaw State's Arthur Liou installed as Audrey Bailey Morgan Distinguished Endowed
Dean's Chair
Kennesaw State Wellstar-Phillips Elite Honors Nursing Scholars program sees first
graduates
Historic Athletic Success
2025 Conference USA Champions Football
Student-athlete graduates, makes history for KSU football
Owls Receive Votes for AP Top 25, US LBM Coaches Poll
Discipline and determination drive track and classroom success for graduating student-athlete
CUSA Dominance in first year
Conference USA championships in Men’s indoor and outdoor track
Unless otherwise noted, the data above includes figures from Fall semester 2025, calendar
year 2025, and fiscal year 2025.
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