Kettering University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Flint, MI that costs an average of $29,797 a year after financial aid, admits 79% of applicants and graduates 74% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$29,797
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
74%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$96,136

Private nonprofitSmall city1,205 undergraduates

Cost of Kettering University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$64,286
Tuition and fees, in-state$50,650
Housing and food (on campus)$10,750
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$29,797

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,842
$30,001–48,000$19,719
$48,001–75,000$24,254
$75,001–110,000$30,258
$110,001+$36,265

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate79%
Average SAT1,251
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)580–660
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)580–670
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)26–30
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate74%
First-year retention94%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$84,877
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$96,136
Rank in Michigan (earnings)2nd of 43 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$24,500
Typical monthly loan payment$278 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants23%
Students with federal loans48%

Majors and programs at Kettering University

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

Bachelor's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Science86$87,541$23,500
Computer Engineering71$86,105$26,183
Industrial Engineering45$85,982$21,961
Mechanical Engineering322$82,803$26,507
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering86$80,123$24,000
Chemical Engineering40$79,490$30,000
Applied Mathematics7——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology8——
Biology7——
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology———
Business Administration, Management and Operations17——
Chemistry7——
Engineering4——
Engineering Physics11——
Physics4——

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Engineering-Related Fields48$128,834—
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other78$128,363—
Engineering Science66$122,875—
Business Administration, Management and Operations109$119,450$32,612
Computer Science2——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering2——
Engineering6——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods4——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs$29,16482%$59,582
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Alma CollegeAlma$24,91857%$59,874
Cornerstone UniversityGrand Rapids$18,02878%$52,119
Albion CollegeAlbion$14,67381%$64,083
Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids$19,67890%$53,667
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About Kettering University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationFlint, MI
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,205
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitekettering.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Kettering University's acceptance rate?

Kettering University admits 79% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,251 on the SAT.

How much does Kettering University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $64,286 a year (tuition and fees: $50,650). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $29,797 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,842.

How much do Kettering University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $96,136 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 43 similar colleges in Michigan. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($87,541 a year after graduation).

What is Kettering University's graduation rate?

74% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 94% of first-year students return for a second year.