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Kettering University

Kettering University is a small, private institution located in Flint, mi. Founded in 1919, Kettering University offers undergraduate degrees in 21 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
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1,290 undergraduates
cost $45,380 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Kettering University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 79.1%
SAT score average 1219
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.67
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kettering University is known for one of its top majors: Mechanical Engineering. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,380
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,500
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,270
Cost of attendance* $60,250
Average financial aid package $35,850
Estimated cost $24,400 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,380
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,500
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,270
Cost of attendance* $60,250
Average financial aid package $35,850
Estimated cost $24,400 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kettering University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,290, with gender binary students split 80% male and 20% female.

Total enrollment

1,605

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
72%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504
phone 8107629500
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kettering University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kettering University?

Kettering University is located in Flint, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Kettering University? 

The acceptance rate for Kettering University is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for Kettering University?

The average high school GPA for Kettering University students was 3.67.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kettering University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kettering University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $241,000.

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