At a glance
Average net price
$34,660
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.8%
Admission rate
79%
Undergrad size
1,205
In-state tuition
$48,470
Out-of-state tuition
$48,470
Cost of attendance
$61,250
Median earnings (10y)
$94,823
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,251
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 94.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
6 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (98% of credentials).
- STEM98%
- Business2%
- Engineering79.8%~961 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science13.3%~160 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business2.0%~24 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
16 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 350 | $76,471 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 126 | $105,787 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 88 | $74,900 | $30,080 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master's | 82 | $104,767 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 76 | $69,274 | $27,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 71 | $76,914 | $29,984 |
| Engineering Science. | Master's | 65 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 41 | $75,152 | $29,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Kettering University
Kettering University is a mid-sized institution located in Flint, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,205 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Computer science, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Kettering University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $34,660 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $48,470 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $61,250 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.8%, a strong completion outcome. 94.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $94,823 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Kettering University confers degrees and certificates across 6 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Computer science, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (98% of credentials), business (2% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Kettering University accepts 79% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,251. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Flint, Michigan (city), Kettering University draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Kettering University
Q.How much does Kettering University cost?
The average net price at Kettering University is $34,660 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $61,250.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Kettering University?
Kettering University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Kettering University?
Kettering University admits 79% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Kettering University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Kettering University graduate earns $94,823 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Kettering University?
Published tuition is $48,470 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Kettering University located?
Kettering University is located in Flint, Michigan (ZIP 48504).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Kettering University at their official website.