Kettering University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Kettering University is a private research university in Flint, Michigan, enrolling about 1,205 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.67% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $94,823 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $48,470
- 2024 Average Net Price: $34,660 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.67% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,205 97.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 18.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1251
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,332
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,951
- Room & Board: $10,400 annual estimate
Kettering University: what the data shows
Common questions about Kettering University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Kettering University?
Kettering University is located in Flint, MI (ZIP 48504-6214).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Kettering University public or private?
Kettering University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Kettering University cost?
Published tuition: $48,470.
Average net price after aid: $34,660.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,910 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,273 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,544 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,401 |
| $110,001+ | $39,399 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $193,880.
How hard is it to get into Kettering University?
Admission rate: 78.67%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1251 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Kettering University?
Total enrollment: 1,205 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,332 students.
Graduate enrollment: 254 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Kettering University?
150%-time completion rate: 70.80%.
First-year retention: 94.3%.
What do graduates of Kettering University earn?
Median earnings: $80,275 six years after entry; $94,823 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
16.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Kettering University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Mechanical Engineering (165 completions)
- Computer Science (49 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (43 completions)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (39 completions)
- Computer Engineering, General (35 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (33 completions)
- Engineering Science (31 completions)
- Chemical Engineering (23 completions)
- Engineering/Industrial Management (21 completions)
- Industrial Engineering (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Kettering University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.67%; completion rate 70.80%; median earnings $94,823 at 10 years; net price $34,660. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$48,470
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kettering University was $48,470.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$34,660
2024 Value
In 2024 Kettering University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,660.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$138,640 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$34,660 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$193,880 4-Year Tuition
$10,400 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$59,870 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$239,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Kettering University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Kettering University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Kettering University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $35,600 | $35,600 | $30,683 |
| 2014 | $36,980 | $36,980 | $33,861 |
| 2015 | $38,430 | $38,430 | $34,029 |
| 2016 | $39,790 | $39,790 | $35,447 |
| 2017 | $42,490 | $42,490 | $37,247 |
| 2018 | $43,490 | $43,490 | $38,117 |
| 2019 | $44,380 | $44,380 | $37,518 |
| 2020 | $44,380 | $44,380 | $33,472 |
| 2021 | $44,380 | $44,380 | $34,314 |
| 2022 | $44,380 | $44,380 | $33,677 |
| 2023 | $46,380 | $46,380 | $33,092 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.67% Acceptance Rate
1,951 Total Applicants
1,543 Students Admitted
228 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.78% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1251
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Kettering University reported total enrollment of about 1,205 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 80% male and 20% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.4%), Asian (7.0%), and Black or African American (5.3%). About 16.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Kettering University in 2024 is 1,205 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,332 students. Graduate enrollment is about 254 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 73.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.18% 100% Completion Time
70.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.18% of students graduating from Kettering University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Mechanical Engineering: 78% male / 22% female
- Computer Science: 92% male / 8% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Kettering University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$94,823 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.47% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
583.95% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Kettering University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 22 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Mechanical Engineering: 165 completions
2. Computer Science: 49 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 43 completions
4. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 39 completions
5. Computer Engineering, General: 35 completions
6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 33 completions
7. Engineering Science: 31 completions
8. Chemical Engineering: 23 completions
9. Engineering/Industrial Management: 21 completions
Most popular programs at Kettering University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Kettering University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Kettering University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,222
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,932
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Kettering University is a private non-profit institution located in Flint, MI, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,205 students. Student body composition includes White (73.4%), Asian (7.0%), Black or African American (5.3%). The admission rate is 78.67%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1251. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.80%. Approximately 16.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 18.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Flint, MI 48504-6214
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Kettering University graduates report median earnings of $94,823 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kettering University located?
Kettering University is located in Flint, MI.
What is Kettering University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Kettering University is 78.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,951 applicants and 1,543 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Kettering University cost?
Reported tuition is $48,470 and average net price is $34,660 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Kettering University?
Kettering University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,332 students, White (73.4%), Asian (7.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Kettering University?
About 18.2% of students at Kettering University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Kettering University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Kettering University reports midpoint SAT about 1251 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Kettering University earn?
Median earnings are $80,275 six years after entry and $94,823 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Kettering University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Kettering University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Kettering University public or private?
Kettering University is a private nonprofit institution located in Flint, MI.
Is Kettering University an HBCU?
No. Kettering University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Kettering University a tribal college?
No. Kettering University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Flint, Michigan city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.