Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Kennesaw State's yield is 11 pts higher than Farmingdale State's
Yield rate - 2
Farmingdale State admits 63% vs. 69% at Kennesaw State
Acceptance rate - 3
Farmingdale State's SAT midpoint is 10 points higher than Kennesaw State's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Kennesaw StateAccessible
- Farmingdale StateSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Kennesaw StateTest scores required
- Farmingdale StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Kennesaw State
GPA and tests are both very important. 27% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Farmingdale State
GPA is very important; is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 21% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Kennesaw State | Farmingdale State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Important |
| Essay | Not considered | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Kennesaw State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Farmingdale State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Farmingdale State College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why