Kennesaw State University’s economic impact in metro Atlanta increased to more than $2.3 billion in fiscal year 2024, according to a University System of Georgia (USG) report released Tuesday.
Kennesaw State’s FY 2024 economic impact in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area marked a 7.1% increase from $2.15 billion the previous year. The total impact of all 26 USG institutions on their communities was $23.1 billion in fiscal year 2024, up 5.4% from $21.9 billion in FY 2023.

The institution’s total economic impact of $2.3 billion includes more than $1.4 billion in education-related spending by students, combined with KSU’s personnel and operating expenses. In addition, more than $892 million was calculated as spending by the institution, employees and students in the community, such as at restaurants and retail stores.