Kettering College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Kettering, OH that costs an average of $20,896 a year after financial aid, admits 77% of applicants and graduates 57% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$20,896
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
57%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$68,877

Private nonprofitSmall city549 undergraduates

Cost of Kettering College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$32,787
Tuition and fees, in-state$16,800
Housing and food (on campus)$12,536
Books and supplies$2,014
Average net price after aid$20,896

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$19,197
$30,001–48,000$19,202
$48,001–75,000$19,485
$75,001–110,000$13,532
$110,001+$26,808

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Kettering College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate77%
Average SAT1,050
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)19–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate57%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$68,323
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$68,877
Rank in Ohio (earnings)11th of 73 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$24,250
Typical monthly loan payment$276 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants30%
Students with federal loans42%

Majors and programs at Kettering College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions37$77,481$28,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing191$75,237$25,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other29$61,679—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services16——
Health and Medical Administrative Services1——
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities———
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs11——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions9——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions23——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions36$60,226$16,375

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions113$116,503$115,851
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$66,699$116,178

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions41——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
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Defiance CollegeDefiance$27,87348%$50,327
Ursuline CollegePepper Pike$17,18675%$62,042
The Christ College of Nursing and Health SciencesCincinnati$17,56659%$73,495
Ohio Dominican UniversityColumbus$17,78094%$54,622
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About Kettering College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationKettering, OH
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates549
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitekc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Kettering College's acceptance rate?

Kettering College admits 77% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,050 on the SAT.

How much does Kettering College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $32,787 a year (tuition and fees: $16,800). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,896 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,197.

How much do Kettering College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $68,877 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 73 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions ($77,481 a year after graduation).

What is Kettering College's graduation rate?

57% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.