Kennesaw, GA Colleges
Kennesaw
Kennesaw is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It had a population of 29,783 according to the 2010 census. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Founded in 1887, Kennesaw has a past surrounded with railroad history. During the Civil War, Kennesaw was the staging ground for the Great Locomotive Chase on April 12, 1862.
In 2007, the city was selected by Family Circle magazine as one of the nation's "10 best towns for families". The award was aimed at identifying the best communities nationally that combine big-city opportunities with suburban charm, a blend of affordable housing, good jobs, top-rated public schools, wide-open spaces, and less stress.[citation needed] However, the city is best known worldwide for its mandatory gun-possession law.
Schools in and around Kennesaw, GA
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ITT Technical Institute-Kennesaw
Four or more years; Private for profit; 428 students; $17,748 average out-state tuition; $17,748 average in-state tuition |
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Kennesaw State University
Four or more years; Public; 22,363 students; $13,272 average out-state tuition; $3,283 average in-state tuition |
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Chattahoochee Technical College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 9,036 students; $4,050 average out-state tuition; $2,025 average in-state tuition |
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Southern Polytechnic State University
Four or more years; Public; 5,186 students; $13,863 average out-state tuition; $3,558 average in-state tuition |
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Life University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 2,244 students; $7,833 average out-state tuition; $7,833 average in-state tuition |
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Everest Institute-Marietta
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 740 students; $15,500 average out-state tuition; $15,500 average in-state tuition |
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Medix College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 879 students |
Kennesaw, GA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Kennesaw
- Business Administration and Management
- Elementary Education
- Accounting
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Psychology
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Finance
- Education Leadership and Administration
- Biology
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Information Science/Studies
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- English Language and Literature
- Political Science and Government
- Human Services
- International Relations and Affairs
- Sociology
- History
