1. Characteristics of Student Veterans
"Student Veterans" includes active-duty service members, reservists, members of the National Guard, and veterans.
Student Characteristics
73% of Student Veterans are male; 27% are female. With only 10-12% of military personnel being women, female student veterans are over represented in postsecondary education.
62% of Student Veterans are first generation students.
Student Veterans are non-traditional students. Only 15% of Student Veterans are traditionally aged college students (18-23). Most are between the ages of 24 and 40.
Many Student Veterans have families. 47% of Student Veterans have children.
47.3% of Student Veterans are married.
*Data taken from VA Campus Toolkit Handout, Reviewed April 22, 2014.

3. Kennesaw State Veterans Breakdown
2017 Overall Veteran Population – 4% of the University’s Total Population
Female veterans make up 37% while Males make up 67% of KSU’s veteran population.
Over 50% of veteran population is using the Post 9/11 GI Bill 
Retention: Measures Full Time and Part Time Post 9/11 GI Bill Veterans’ attendance from the same institution, from the first to the second year.