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Kettering University

#305 in US ranking Flint, MI
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$64,286
Tuition & fees
$50,650
Avg. aid
$24,488
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
79%
SAT range
1160–1330
ACT range
26–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Median salary
$82,260
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Kettering University?

Kettering's recurring activities reflect its engineering focus and its student-run campus culture. Robotics events and competitions associated with the university bring student and community teams into contact with technical facilities and mentors.

Homecoming and Greek-life events provide other occasions for alumni and students to gather. Their schedules and formats can change, particularly because students rotate between academic and co-op terms. An applicant interested in a particular event should check the current activities calendar rather than assume it occurs during every campus term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Kettering University?

Kettering offers university housing, including residence-hall accommodation, alongside dining options for students on campus. Students should verify the current first-year housing policy, application steps and room availability for their entry term; the existence of housing does not mean every preferred room or term is guaranteed.

Meal-plan choices and dining hours matter especially on an alternating academic schedule. Students considering a co-op away from Flint should ask how their campus housing contract works during work terms and budget separately for housing near the employer. Off-campus renters should also check lease lengths carefully: a conventional 12-month lease may continue through a term when they are working elsewhere.

Kettering University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Kettering University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Campus size
85 acres

Kettering University Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Kettering University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Kettering University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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