Kettering University

Flint, Michigan
4-year Private university

Overview

Kettering University is a private institution established in 1919 with urban setting located at Flint. It is ranked 9 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $46,380. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,422. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#9 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Urban
Location Flint, Michigan
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1919
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,422 Undergraduates

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Engineering
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Physical Sciences

Cost

$58,610
Cost of Attendance
$37,703
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $46,380
Outstate Tuition Fee $46,380
Room and Board Fees $9,500
$76,368 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Optional
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, ESL Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant has minimum SAT Verbal section score of 490 or minimum 18 in English section in ACT

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Jul
27
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$36,770 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$23,424 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $58,610
67% Students with need received Financial Aid
24.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline: March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Kettering University Merit Scholarship
Total Worth range from $12,500 to $24,000
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria Awarded based on academic performance (GPA).
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Affinity Scholarship
Total Worth Up to $3,000 per year
Eligibility Incoming Freshman
Minimum Criteria Sibling of a currently enrolled Kettering University student.
Have a parent, step-parent in residence, or grandparent who graduated from GMI/Kettering University.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Endowed Scholarships
Total Worth $1,000-10,000
Eligibility incoming First Year students and current students.
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance(GPA).
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline April 1

Other Scholarships

Robotics Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 per year
Details Competitive awards made to students who are active members of FIRST and/or VEX teams.
Lear Scholars Program
Total Worth Varies
Details Awards are made to children of Lear Corporation employees. Students initiate the process by applying for undergraduate admissions to Kettering University.

Students

1,422 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
93% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
10% Students graduate within 6 years