Kettering University

What is the accreditation of Kettering University?

Kettering University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of an individual degree program.

Selected Kettering engineering programs also hold programmatic accreditation from ABET. Because ABET accreditation applies to named programs rather than automatically to an entire college, students pursuing engineering licensure or a particular professional pathway should check the current status of their exact degree. Institutional accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept a course in transfer or that a graduate will satisfy every licensing requirement.

What are the admission requirements at Kettering University?

First-year applicants generally submit an undergraduate application and a high school transcript. Kettering reviews academic preparation, including grades and coursework, rather than operating under an open-admission policy. Its reported admissions criteria require a high school diploma for degree-seeking entrants; applicants planning to use a GED should confirm eligibility with admissions before applying.

In the 2024-25 admissions reporting, high school GPA and the secondary-school record were required. Class rank and recommendations were considered when available but were not required. SAT and ACT scores were also considered rather than required. Among enrolled first-time students, 43% submitted SAT scores, so the median SAT score of 1240 describes test submitters - not every new student. Applicants educated primarily in a language other than English should check the university's current English-proficiency test rules and any applicable exemptions.

Kettering admitted approximately 79% of first-time applicants in the reported cycle. That rate describes a past applicant pool, not an individual's chance of admission. Applicants should use the current admissions calendar to verify their intended entry term and deadlines.

What are the application fees and waivers at Kettering University?

Kettering has offered a no-fee undergraduate application. Applicants should check the fee shown in their chosen application portal before submitting, particularly if they are applying through a graduate or other specialized process.

An application fee is separate from an enrollment or housing deposit. If a portal displays a charge that the applicant cannot afford, the admissions office can clarify whether that application route has a fee and whether a waiver must be arranged before submission.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Kettering University?

Prospective ROTC participants should not assume that Kettering operates an Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC detachment on its Flint campus. Participation in a branch through a host institution, if available for a particular student, requires a workable cross-enrollment and travel arrangement.

Before counting on ROTC as part of an enrollment plan, ask Kettering and the appropriate host detachment which branches accept Kettering students, where training takes place, and how required activities fit around alternating academic and co-op terms. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules and may carry a post-graduation military service obligation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Kettering University?

Kettering accepts transfer applications and generally considers coursework from other accredited institutions. Reported transfer entry options include fall, winter, spring and summer terms, although the appropriate start date can depend on a student's major and co-op sequence.

Transfer applicants should expect to provide official transcripts from every college attended and to have courses evaluated individually. Admission to Kettering and acceptance of a particular course toward a degree are separate decisions. Before enrolling, request a written evaluation showing which credits satisfy major, mathematics, science and general-education requirements, and ask how many credits must be completed at Kettering. This is especially important in sequenced engineering programs, where transferred credits may not shorten the time to graduation as much as their number suggests.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Kettering University?

Kettering offers international study opportunities, but students need to plan them around degree requirements and the university's alternating academic and co-op schedule. A conventional semester away may not fit every major or employer agreement.

Students considering study abroad should work with academic and international-program advisers before committing to a program. The key questions are whether proposed courses will meet specific degree requirements, whether a co-op term needs to change, and how tuition, financial aid, travel and housing costs will be handled. An overseas academic program and an international co-op assignment are different arrangements and may have different approval processes.