About Kettering University

Founded in 1919, Kettering University. is a Private college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,904 full time undergraduate students, and 422 full time graduate students.

The Kettering University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 116 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Kettering University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate71%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range1120-1340
ACT Range25-29

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,21% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 19 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

93% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 64% were in the top quarter, and 27% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Kettering University.

7%
“We”re apathetic”
48%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
15%
“I only go out in groups”
56%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
30%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
48%
“It”s not really our thing”
30%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
22%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
59%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
30%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
11%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
26%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
26%
“We only party on weekends”
37%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
74%
“There might be people who do”
15%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
48%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
15%
“I only go out in groups”
56%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
30%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
48%
“It”s not really our thing”
30%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
22%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
44%
“They keep regular office hours”
56%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
59%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
30%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
11%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
26%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
26%
“We only party on weekends”
37%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
11%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
74%
“There might be people who do”
15%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    84 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    71 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    92 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 3 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    93 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    93 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 72 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    93 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    93 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    93 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

Kettering University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Kettering University?

32 Students rated Kettering University

Nicholas - 03/31/2024

I believe that Kettering University offers a student one of the most unique and hands-on engineering programs in the world. It's fascinating that a student can study for half of the year and actually get real job experience for the other half. The facilities are wonderful and the activities support STEM in a fun way. The community is very kind and everything is clean. A wonderful school for someone to learn at, and don't forget you leave with at least 2 years of job experience.

Dylyn - 02/23/2023

Kettering has been amazing. Very personalized and friendly. Teachers and staff are very helpful! Small class sizes are also nice. My counselor knows me personally because of the effort she has put in to help me with financial aid, classes and my co-op. I thought it would be intimidating my first year but they have all been so helpful!

Megan - 02/19/2020

It's an amazing school and I love going here. Most professors want you to succeed and are willing to help you reach your goals. The classes aren't easy if you don't have help. Kettering is very small, so the students and faculty are all very close. The only thing wrong with this place is how much it costs.

Brandon - 01/14/2020

It is a pretty unique university in the sense that it is intense from beginning to end. We have a zero week to move in, and then we are swarmed by rigorous academia until finals week. Once the semester is completed, we are quickly escorted out to start a 12 week work term at an established co-op. This can even start before you take academic classes at the university.

Kettering University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Kettering University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Kettering University is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would of stick to the same plan as I did which was go to cosmetolgy school then go to college. But I would of seach for schools that i would attend right after my trade. and also think wisely about the tution

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Kettering is a unique, nerdy, welcoming, and fun school.

    Read all 20 answers

  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    hardworking

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    N/A

    Read all 19 answers

  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Free money for Black and other ethnic groups who don't deserve to be there because they are not inteligent enough.

    Read all 16 answers

  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It's small. I graduated from a high school class of 17 people, so large Universities can be very intimidating. I prefer the smaller class sizes and the ability to work one on one with peers and professors much more easily. Likewise, compus resources are much more accessable at a smaller university. Similarly, we have a co-op program that allows me and my fellow students to go to school for 11 weeks, work for 11-12 weeks, go back to school for 11 weeks, and then work again. This 3 month rotaction allows for on-the-job experience.

    Read all 15 answers

  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Price

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    We have a co-op internship during while we go to school and that is honestly the best thing about this school. You get 2 years of experience during school that others won't and you will get a jump on them in jobs after you graduate.

    Read all 12 answers

  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone who does not have the drive to succeed on their own or wants consant encouragment from someone else. Also stay away if you not open to trying new things. The schools mandatory co-op is worthless if your not going to step out of your comfort zone at least a little bit.

    Read all 12 answers

  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    One of the things I mention when "bragging" about Kettering to my friends is the highly beneficial co-op education program there. It allows students to learn relevant hands-on type skills at an actual jobsite, earning money to cover their college expenses in the process. It is one of the most beneficial attributes of Kettering that distinguishes it from other institutions.

    Read all 12 answers

  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My current school is best known for one of the top two Mechanical Engineering schools in the country. Kettering University is also best known for the co-op program, which allows students to work in their field of study through an employer currently partnered with Kettering.

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  13. Describe the students at your school.

    A lot of the students at Kettering are very academically focused, and are intent on getting their degree and entering an engineering field right after graduation.

    Read all 7 answers

  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Fraternities

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

18%

female

82%

male

1,904

Total Undergrad Enrollment

422

Total Grad Students

18%

Out-Of-State

77%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

38

Student Organizations

13

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

26%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
74%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Kettering University receive some sort of financial aid. 25% were awarded federal grants. While 61% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$39,790

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$7,780

Room and Board

48,770

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$30,641
$30 - $48K
$32,665
$48 - $75K
$33,997
$75 - $110K
$36,391
$110K & UP
$38,368

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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