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College · Catholic life on campus

Kennesaw State University

  • LocationKennesaw, GA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 45,069 students
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Kennesaw State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University, at 3487 Campus Loop Road and listed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, has a chapel, study areas, and lounges and supports the Catholic Student Union. Fr. Bob Frederick has been its director since 2021, and a FOCUS team serves the campus. During the fall and spring semesters the center lists Mass Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM and twice on Sundays, confession on Wednesdays, weekly adoration on Thursday nights, and student-led retreats each semester.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

  • Sunday10:30 AMCatholic Center at KSU, Kennesaw · During the fall and spring semesters.
  • Sunday6:00 PMCatholic Center at KSU, Kennesaw · During the fall and spring semesters.
  • Monday–Thursday12:45 PMCatholic Center at KSU, Kennesaw · During the fall and spring semesters.

Confession 1

  • Wednesday4:30 PM–5:15 PMCatholic Center at KSU, Kennesaw · Also by appointment.

Adoration 1

  • Thursday7:00 PMCatholic Center at KSU, Kennesaw · Spirit & Truth, during the school year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “During the Fall and Spring semesters, join us for Mass as follows (all are welcome): K | Kennesaw Catholic Center M | Marietta Student Center Sunday: 10:30 a.m. + 6:00 p.m. (K) Monday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Thursday: 12:45 p.m. (K)”
    During the fall and spring semesters, Mass is celebrated at the Kennesaw Catholic Center on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM and Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM; no Mass is listed at the Marietta Student Center.
    “During the Fall and Spring semesters, join us for Mass as follows (all are welcome): K | Kennesaw Catholic Center M | Marietta Student Center Sunday: 10:30 a.m. + 6:00 p.m. (K) Monday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Thursday: 12:45 p.m. (K)”
    During the fall and spring semesters, Mass is celebrated at the Kennesaw Catholic Center on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM and Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM; no Mass is listed at the Marietta Student Center.
    “During the Fall and Spring semesters, join us for Mass as follows (all are welcome): K | Kennesaw Catholic Center M | Marietta Student Center Sunday: 10:30 a.m. + 6:00 p.m. (K) Monday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Thursday: 12:45 p.m. (K)”
    During the fall and spring semesters, Mass is celebrated at the Kennesaw Catholic Center on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM and Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM; no Mass is listed at the Marietta Student Center.
    “We offer reconciliation by appointment or on: Wednesday: 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (K)”
    Confession is offered Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:15 PM at the Kennesaw Catholic Center and by appointment.
  2. Spirit & Truth - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/ministries/spirit-and-truth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Spirit & Truth is a ministry based around the Eucharist. It consists of adoration, with occasional praise and worship, and a talk afterwards. Depending on the night, we will spend fellowship time together. Come and join us for Spirit & Truth on Thursday nights, during the school year, at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Center!”
    Spirit & Truth, with adoration, occasional praise and worship, a talk, and fellowship, meets Thursdays at 7:00 PM at the Catholic Center during the school year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Kennesaw State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miCatholic Center at KSU: 0.3 mi1Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church: 1.2 mi2Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University: 0.3 miKennesaw State University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Catholic Center at KSU — 0.3 mi · 3487 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw
  2. Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 1618 Ben King Road Northwest, Kennesaw

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Archdiocese of Atlanta's College and Campus Ministries page lists the Kennesaw State University Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw and Marietta, linking to ccksu.org.)
    Sources (2)
    1. College and Campus Ministries | archatl.comarchatl.com/places/college-and-campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kennesaw State University Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw and Marietta”
      The Archdiocese of Atlanta lists the Kennesaw State University Catholic Center as the Catholic campus ministry at Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw and Marietta), linking to ccksu.org.
    2. About - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University works to support the Catholic Student Union (CSU), we are located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.”
      The Catholic Center supports the Catholic Student Union and is located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Catholic Center is a dedicated building on Campus Loop Road (3487 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw) with a chapel added in 2009; distance to campus is computed from the address.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University works to support the Catholic Student Union (CSU), we are located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.”
      The Catholic Center supports the Catholic Student Union and is located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.
      “Charming chapel Free Wi-Fi A library, several study areas, and lounges Printer, large screen TV, and media box Free lunch Limited free parking”
      The center lists a chapel, Wi-Fi, a library, study areas, lounges, a printer and TV, free lunch, and limited free parking among its amenities.
    2. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Find us at 3487 Campus Loop Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 Follow us On Instagram Give us a ring 770-423-9909”
      The Catholic Center at KSU is at 3487 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144; phone 770-423-9909.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Bob Frederick was appointed in July 2021 and is the current director of the Catholic Center; the staff page lists him as Campus Priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Bob Frederick was appointed in July, 2021 and is the current director of the Catholic Center at KSU.”
      Fr. Bob Frederick has been director of the Catholic Center at KSU since July 2021.
    2. Contact Us - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Bob Frederick | Director | frbob@ccksu.org”
      Fr. Bob Frederick is listed as Director, email frbob@ccksu.org.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM at the Kennesaw Catholic Center during the fall and spring semesters.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “During the Fall and Spring semesters, join us for Mass as follows (all are welcome): K | Kennesaw Catholic Center M | Marietta Student Center Sunday: 10:30 a.m. + 6:00 p.m. (K) Monday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Thursday: 12:45 p.m. (K)”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Mass is celebrated at the Kennesaw Catholic Center on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM and Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM; no Mass is listed at the Marietta Student Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM at the Kennesaw Catholic Center during the fall and spring semesters.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “During the Fall and Spring semesters, join us for Mass as follows (all are welcome): K | Kennesaw Catholic Center M | Marietta Student Center Sunday: 10:30 a.m. + 6:00 p.m. (K) Monday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Thursday: 12:45 p.m. (K)”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Mass is celebrated at the Kennesaw Catholic Center on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM and Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM; no Mass is listed at the Marietta Student Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Wednesday 4:30-5:15 PM at the Kennesaw Catholic Center, and by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We offer reconciliation by appointment or on: Wednesday: 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (K)”
      Confession is offered Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:15 PM at the Kennesaw Catholic Center and by appointment.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (The Catholic Student Union (which the center supports and whose leaders run Centered), a FOCUS missionary team (focus.org lists seven missionaries at KSU), and the Brothers in Christ and Sisters in Christ men's and women's communities.)
    Sources (5)
    1. About - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University works to support the Catholic Student Union (CSU), we are located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.”
      The Catholic Center supports the Catholic Student Union and is located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.
    2. FOCUS - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/focus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Claire Fraser FOCUS Team Director”
      The center's FOCUS page lists Claire Fraser as FOCUS Team Director, with five more FOCUS missionaries.
    3. Kennesaw State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/kennesaw-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Aucoin Ella Aucoin Minucci Caroline Minucci Farr Mack Farr Dao Austin Dao Smith Peyton Smith Fraser Claire Fraser Gupta Srishti Gupta”
      FOCUS lists seven missionaries at Kennesaw State: Ella Aucoin, Caroline Minucci, Mack Farr, Austin Dao, Peyton Smith, Claire Fraser, and Srishti Gupta.
    4. Brothers in Christ (BRIC) - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/bric · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The BRIC community is a group of men seeking deepened relationships with the Lord through authentic brotherhood. They meet once a month for a talk and adoration.”
      Brothers in Christ (BRIC) is a men's community that meets monthly for a talk and adoration.
    5. Sisters in Christ (SIC) - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/sic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The SIC community is a group of women creating a space to grow in sisterhood. They meet once a month for a talk and adoration.”
      Sisters in Christ (SIC) is a women's community that meets monthly for a talk and adoration.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Student-led retreats every fall and spring semester, Centered (a weekly faith-sharing program with guest speakers), Spirit & Truth (weekly adoration with a talk), and monthly BRIC and SIC talks with adoration.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/ministries/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We host student led retreats every fall and spring semester, where we spend the weekend at a retreat center learning and deepening our relationships with the Lord.”
      The center holds student-led weekend retreats at a retreat center every fall and spring semester.
    2. Centered - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/ministries/centered · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Centered is a faith-sharing program led by our Catholic Student Union leaders. Come and join us on Tuesday nights, during the school year, at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Center!”
      Centered, a faith-sharing program led by Catholic Student Union leaders, meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at the Catholic Center during the school year.
    3. Spirit & Truth - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/ministries/spirit-and-truth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Spirit & Truth is a ministry based around the Eucharist. It consists of adoration, with occasional praise and worship, and a talk afterwards. Depending on the night, we will spend fellowship time together. Come and join us for Spirit & Truth on Thursday nights, during the school year, at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Center!”
      Spirit & Truth, with adoration, occasional praise and worship, a talk, and fellowship, meets Thursdays at 7:00 PM at the Catholic Center during the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 1 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • During the fall and spring semesters, Mass is celebrated at the Catholic Center Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM and twice on Sundays (10:30 AM and 6:00 PM).
    Sources (1)
    1. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “During the Fall and Spring semesters, join us for Mass as follows (all are welcome): K | Kennesaw Catholic Center M | Marietta Student Center Sunday: 10:30 a.m. + 6:00 p.m. (K) Monday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Thursday: 12:45 p.m. (K)”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Mass is celebrated at the Kennesaw Catholic Center on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM and Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM; no Mass is listed at the Marietta Student Center.
  • A dedicated Catholic Center on Campus Loop Road has a chapel, library, study areas, and lounges, and offers free lunch.
    Sources (1)
    1. About - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University works to support the Catholic Student Union (CSU), we are located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.”
      The Catholic Center supports the Catholic Student Union and is located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.
      “Charming chapel Free Wi-Fi A library, several study areas, and lounges Printer, large screen TV, and media box Free lunch Limited free parking”
      The center lists a chapel, Wi-Fi, a library, study areas, lounges, a printer and TV, free lunch, and limited free parking among its amenities.
      “In 2009, we added an addition onto the side of the building where the chapel currently resides.”
      The center's chapel is in a 2009 addition to the building.
  • A priest, Fr. Bob Frederick, has directed the center since July 2021.
    Sources (3)
    1. About - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Bob Frederick was appointed in July, 2021 and is the current director of the Catholic Center at KSU.”
      Fr. Bob Frederick has been director of the Catholic Center at KSU since July 2021.
    2. Contact Us - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Bob Frederick | Director | frbob@ccksu.org”
      Fr. Bob Frederick is listed as Director, email frbob@ccksu.org.
    3. Staff - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/staff · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Fr. Bob came to us after three years as Chaplain at Blessed Trinity High School in 2021.”
      The staff page lists Fr. Bob Frederick as campus priest; he came to the center in 2021.
  • Weekly programs include Centered (Tuesday faith-sharing) and Spirit & Truth (Thursday adoration), along with a FOCUS team, monthly men's and women's groups, and student-led retreats each semester.
    Sources (6)
    1. Kennesaw State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/kennesaw-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Aucoin Ella Aucoin Minucci Caroline Minucci Farr Mack Farr Dao Austin Dao Smith Peyton Smith Fraser Claire Fraser Gupta Srishti Gupta”
      FOCUS lists seven missionaries at Kennesaw State: Ella Aucoin, Caroline Minucci, Mack Farr, Austin Dao, Peyton Smith, Claire Fraser, and Srishti Gupta.
    2. Brothers in Christ (BRIC) - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/bric · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The BRIC community is a group of men seeking deepened relationships with the Lord through authentic brotherhood. They meet once a month for a talk and adoration.”
      Brothers in Christ (BRIC) is a men's community that meets monthly for a talk and adoration.
    3. Sisters in Christ (SIC) - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/sic · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The SIC community is a group of women creating a space to grow in sisterhood. They meet once a month for a talk and adoration.”
      Sisters in Christ (SIC) is a women's community that meets monthly for a talk and adoration.
    4. Retreats - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/ministries/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We host student led retreats every fall and spring semester, where we spend the weekend at a retreat center learning and deepening our relationships with the Lord.”
      The center holds student-led weekend retreats at a retreat center every fall and spring semester.
    5. Centered - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/ministries/centered · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Centered is a faith-sharing program led by our Catholic Student Union leaders. Come and join us on Tuesday nights, during the school year, at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Center!”
      Centered, a faith-sharing program led by Catholic Student Union leaders, meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at the Catholic Center during the school year.
    6. Spirit & Truth - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/ministries/spirit-and-truth · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Spirit & Truth is a ministry based around the Eucharist. It consists of adoration, with occasional praise and worship, and a talk afterwards. Depending on the night, we will spend fellowship time together. Come and join us for Spirit & Truth on Thursday nights, during the school year, at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Center!”
      Spirit & Truth, with adoration, occasional praise and worship, a talk, and fellowship, meets Thursdays at 7:00 PM at the Catholic Center during the school year.

Concerns

  • Weekday Mass is listed Monday through Thursday only, with no Friday Mass and no Saturday vigil.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “During the Fall and Spring semesters, join us for Mass as follows (all are welcome): K | Kennesaw Catholic Center M | Marietta Student Center Sunday: 10:30 a.m. + 6:00 p.m. (K) Monday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Tuesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Wednesday: 12:45 p.m. (K) Thursday: 12:45 p.m. (K)”
      During the fall and spring semesters, Mass is celebrated at the Kennesaw Catholic Center on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM and Monday through Thursday at 12:45 PM; no Mass is listed at the Marietta Student Center.
  • Confession is scheduled once a week (Wednesday 4:30-5:15 PM), otherwise by appointment.
    Sources (1)
    1. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We offer reconciliation by appointment or on: Wednesday: 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (K)”
      Confession is offered Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:15 PM at the Kennesaw Catholic Center and by appointment.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University

  • Address: 3487 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
  • Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, library, study areas, lounges, Wi-Fi, printer, large screen TV, limited free parking

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Source: archatl.com, verified Oct. 8, 2026, ccksu.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, ccksu.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, ccksu.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 1 off campus

Retreats 1

  • Fall and spring retreatsOff campus
    Each fall and spring semester
    Student-led weekend retreats at a retreat center.
    ccksu.org

Faith formation 1

  • CenteredOn campus
    Tuesdays 7:00 PM during the school year
    Faith-sharing night with guest speakers, led by Catholic Student Union leaders at the Catholic Center.
    ccksu.org

Clubs and groups 4

  • Catholic Student Union (CSU)On campus
    Student organization supported by the Catholic Center, with an elected student board.
    ccksu.org, ccksu.org
  • FOCUS missionary teamOn campus
    FOCUS team at KSU; focus.org lists seven missionaries, including team director Claire Fraser.
    ccksu.org, focus.org, focus.org
  • Brothers in Christ (BRIC)On campus
    Monthly
    Men's community that meets monthly for a talk and adoration.
    ccksu.org
  • Sisters in Christ (SIC)On campus
    Monthly
    Women's community that meets monthly for a talk and adoration.
    ccksu.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Spirit & TruthOn campus
    Thursdays 7:00 PM during the school year
    Eucharistic adoration with occasional praise and worship, a talk, and fellowship at the Catholic Center.
    ccksu.org

Social life 1

  • Free lunch at the Catholic CenterOn campus
    The center lists free lunch among the amenities it provides to students.
    ccksu.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (7)
  1. College and Campus Ministries | archatl.comarchatl.com/places/college-and-campus-ministries · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Kennesaw State University Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw and Marietta”
    The Archdiocese of Atlanta lists the Kennesaw State University Catholic Center as the Catholic campus ministry at Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw and Marietta), linking to ccksu.org.
    “Kennesaw State University Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw and Marietta”
    The Archdiocese of Atlanta lists the Kennesaw State University Catholic Center as the Catholic campus ministry at Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw and Marietta), linking to ccksu.org.
  2. About - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University works to support the Catholic Student Union (CSU), we are located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.”
    The Catholic Center supports the Catholic Student Union and is located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.
    “Fr. Bob Frederick was appointed in July, 2021 and is the current director of the Catholic Center at KSU.”
    Fr. Bob Frederick has been director of the Catholic Center at KSU since July 2021.
    “The Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University works to support the Catholic Student Union (CSU), we are located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.”
    The Catholic Center supports the Catholic Student Union and is located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.
    “The Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University works to support the Catholic Student Union (CSU), we are located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.”
    The Catholic Center supports the Catholic Student Union and is located on Campus Loop Road next to the Lutheran church.
    “Charming chapel Free Wi-Fi A library, several study areas, and lounges Printer, large screen TV, and media box Free lunch Limited free parking”
    The center lists a chapel, Wi-Fi, a library, study areas, lounges, a printer and TV, free lunch, and limited free parking among its amenities.
  3. Centered - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/ministries/centered · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Centered is a faith-sharing program led by our Catholic Student Union leaders. Come and join us on Tuesday nights, during the school year, at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Center!”
    Centered, a faith-sharing program led by Catholic Student Union leaders, meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at the Catholic Center during the school year.
  4. FOCUS - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org/focus · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Claire Fraser FOCUS Team Director”
    The center's FOCUS page lists Claire Fraser as FOCUS Team Director, with five more FOCUS missionaries.
  5. Kennesaw State University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/kennesaw-state-university · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Aucoin Ella Aucoin Minucci Caroline Minucci Farr Mack Farr Dao Austin Dao Smith Peyton Smith Fraser Claire Fraser Gupta Srishti Gupta”
    FOCUS lists seven missionaries at Kennesaw State: Ella Aucoin, Caroline Minucci, Mack Farr, Austin Dao, Peyton Smith, Claire Fraser, and Srishti Gupta.
  6. Campuses - FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Simpson College (Digital Campus)Kennesaw State UniversityShippensburg University”
    FOCUS lists Kennesaw State University among the campuses where it serves.
  7. Home page - Catholic Student Center at KSUccksu.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Find us at 3487 Campus Loop Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 Follow us On Instagram Give us a ring 770-423-9909”
    The Catholic Center at KSU is at 3487 Campus Loop Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144; phone 770-423-9909.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
51 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.52%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,113 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.23 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,687

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
40,509
Total students45,069
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,048
Cost of attendance (per year)$24,008
Median federal debt at graduation$23,833
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
52%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$57,552
Admission rate69%
Students receiving Pell grants38%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1113
SAT reading & writing510–620
SAT math490–600
ACT composite19–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 58 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Atlanta

The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archatl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 486840
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Questions families ask

Is Kennesaw State University a Catholic college?
No. Kennesaw State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Center at Kennesaw State University.
What is Kennesaw State University’s Catholic Life Score?
79 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Kennesaw State University?
Mass is listed at Catholic Center at KSU and Kennesaw. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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