KENNESAW, Ga., Aug. 13 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
Kennesaw State's FY 2025 economic impact in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area marked an 11.1% increase from $2.3 billion the previous year. The total impact of all 25 USG institutions across the state of Georgia was $25.1 billion in fiscal year 2025, up 8.9% from $23.1 billion in FY 2024.
KSU's personnel and operating expenses, combined with education-related spending by students, accounted for $1.55 billion of the University's total FY 2025 economic impact. An additional $1 billion resulted from the institution, its employees, and students purchasing goods and services in the community, such as at restaurants and retail stores.
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