Kettering University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	437
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Flint, Michigan, Kettering University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Kettering University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Kettering University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Kettering University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Kettering University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,380

Cost of attendance at Kettering University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,380

Cost of attendance at Kettering University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Kettering University received on average $23,320 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,320

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	59	17%	$5,089	$300,248
Other Federal Grant	59	17%	$6,250	$368,748
State Grant/Scholarships	164	49%	$2,703	$443,351
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	322	95%	$21,957	$7,070,156
Total Grant & Scholarships	338	100%	$23,320	$7,882,255

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kettering University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kettering University students is 69.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.5%.

69.6%

asian 56.0% 14 students
African American 71.4% 5 students
white 72.3% 230 students
unknown 64.3% 18 students
hispanic 50.0% 13 students
International Students 79.0% 15 students
Mixed Race 70.0% 7 students

Service Offerings

Kettering University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kettering University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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